Article,
Activists as alternative science communicators. The NGO "Danish Seed Savers": science communicators and activists but questionably alternative
Affiliations
- [1] Danish Sch Journalism, Aarhus, Denmark [NORA names: DMJX Danish School of Media and Journalism; College; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD]
Abstract
This commentary describes the work of the NGO Danish Seed Savers, working with heritage plants, highly prioritized by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Danish Seed Savers act as activists, when they work to change the implementation of EU seed-legislation. At the same time, they have a seat in the Danish Committee on Plant Genetic Resources and help the Ministry of Food to protect and communicate about heritage plants. The commentary reflects on the role of the Danish Seed Savers. They are science communicators and activists but asks: are they alternative?
Keywords
Environmental communication,
Science and policy-making