[2026 Winner] Seed Sovereignty Through the Lens of Decolonization

Authors

• Lily A. Marx, California State University, Monterey BayFollow

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Description

This paper explores the movement of seed sovereignty, a contemporary movement stemming from the history of theft, appropriation, and forced assimilation endured by indigenous peoples. This movement recognizes that consumers alone cannot mend the damage being done to our food systems, but instead encourages communities to take political action by saving seeds and rebuilding connections with the land.

Course and Instructor

ENSTU 412, Victoria Derr

Keywords

Seed sovereignty, decolonization, indigenous, agriculture, seed monopolies

Disciplines

Agricultural and Resource Economics | Biodiversity | Environmental Studies | Social Justice

Comments

My professor informed me about this award, and encouraged me to submit. 

Recommended Citation

Marx, Lily A., "[2026 Winner] Seed Sovereignty Through the Lens of Decolonization" (2026). Ethnic Studies Research Paper Award. 25.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/esa_submissions/25