The Green Revolution transformed agricultural systems by introducing modern innovations that drastically modernized food production. This inclusion of science and technology made it possible to produce higher-yielding and more resilient grains worldwide. In this episode, Christophe Jospe, from Carbon A List, and featured guest Dr. Netri Chhetri, associate professor at Arizona State University, review the Green Revolution’s impacts and characterize the best approaches for solving climate change.
When Dr. Netra Chhetri worked in India to promote Green Revolution farming practices, he saw first-hand how the transformation of food production methods created challenges for Indian farmers. In his recount of this transition, he describes several experiences that led him to realize that adopting these new practices overshadowed the value of India’s unique farming culture.
In this episode, Dr. Chhetri explains that innovations and solutions must take on a more comprehensive, system-level thinking approach. For example, innovation in food production systems should place a higher value on the farmers applying the changes. Likewise, climate change policy would need to consider cultural and social differences that may limit or challenge a region's ability to apply them.
At the end of the episode, Dr. Netra Chhetri shares powerful advice for those working to address climate change.
Contact Info:
Christophe Jospe (@cjospe)
Netra Chhetri, Ph.D. (Netra.Chhetri@asu.edu)
References:
“Green Revolution: Pathways to food security in an era of climate variability change?”
Link to additional publications written by Dr. Netra Chhetri
The 7 Healthy Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
