Petition against the proposed Plant Breeders' Rights Bill in Zambia: Threats to Human Rights, Biodiversity, National Seed Sovereignty and Climate Resilience.

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#601

I would like the local seed to continue and not to be replaced by foreign seeds in our soil.

Josephine Shalala (Lusaka, 2024-06-17)

#604

I'm a traditional leader and I represent the interests of the communities I'm leading. This issue is critical to the very survival of our people. They have to understand the issues regarding this bill and add their voices.

Linda Saili (Chipata, 2024-06-17)

#606

Zambia government need to save the interest of Zambian people not the interest of foreign country.

Ezra Malitati (Mporokoso, 2024-06-18)

#608

I am signing because we don't want foreigners to take our natural seeds and leave us with GMO seeds. African seeds are important for us we were born with them we must die with them no one should change our DNAs with GMO food. And why should it be
monopolysied by foreign foods?

Mela Muyeke (Luanshya, 2024-06-18)

#609

I am signing because we are sick and tired of the west who never have our interest. They always support their own first. Now we are doing the same.

Eva Kasapatu (Lusaka, 2024-06-20)

#612

We need to protect our indigenous seed and ensure there is food security particularly for the poor rural dwellers.

Patrick Kalumba (Lusaka, 2024-06-21)

#615

Am a concerned citizen

Andrew Monde (Livingstone, 2024-06-24)

#621

I am signing because I am a lover of local seeds and material which have long benefits and friendly to our local jenvironment! I feel introducing alot of these so called improved breeds will affect not only our local materials but the natural environment!

Samson Muchumba (Kafue, 2024-06-28)

#627

We need to protect ourselves against colonization tendencies. We need to safeguard food security by keeping what has always sustained us

Abidan Chansa (Ndola, 2024-07-01)

#640

We would like to continue utilizing and exchanging our indigenous seeds without any encumberances.

King Nalubamba (Namwala, 2024-07-06)

#641

To petition the continued sovereignty to the self propagation, accessibility, and continued use of biodiverse seed as a human right for each household in Zambia.

Aquilina Jumbe (Lusaka, 2024-07-08)

#642

I'm signing because that bill is intended to make the mult billion companies more richer and reap from poor farmers. It entirely intended on the foreign companies making profits.

John Mvula (Lusaka, 2024-07-08)

#644

I believe human life is at high risk
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Angela Cifire (Lusaka, 2024-07-10)

#646

I dont want this bill. It will kill all our traditional and indigenous seeds. Our heritage is threatened. Its NOT acceptable

Bruno Musunga (Ndola, 2024-07-12)

#650

I send seeds to Zambia. I have been sending NON- GMO seeds there via DHL, to he'll ghose less fortunate since 2011. The only seeds I was not allowed to send, were large quantities of maize. I have sent over 6 million seeds so far and helped over 500 families. As of 2022, I now have to get a photo sanitary certificate from my country, Canada, before the Zambian authorities will allow them into the country. sendseedstoafrica.org. I was so disappointed when Zambia started to allow GMO seeds. I hope you can stop this bill. Joanne Hutchinson, President, SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS (SEEDS) Whatsapp +1647 444-5534.

Joanne HUTCHINSON (Toronto, 2024-07-12)

#654

It support food system that prioritizes people's rights, environmental sustainability, and community-led initiatives. It's a great way to promote a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Charles Phiri (Choma, 2024-07-16)

#655

I fully support the petition.

Lusenga Mulongoti (Lusaka, 2024-07-16)

#656

I want to protect our local seeds

Mwangana Sitai (Kitwe, 2024-07-16)

#657

Because am 100% against whatever UPOV wants to bring ..I don't want UPOV in my country ..
Local is laka

Justin Nonde Mubanga (Lusaka, 2024-07-16)

#658

This bill will disadvantage the poor. I am signing for the voiceless.

Jessy Mtenje (Chipata, 2024-07-16)

#660

We need to sustain our original seeds.

Bwakya Vundamina (Lusaka, 2024-07-17)

#662

I am signing this because am against the proposed control of seed.

Catheine Mulapwa (Ndola, 2024-07-17)

#670

I believe in good, clean and fair food which only comes from indigenous seeds which should be preserved for the good of people’s health, biodiversity and sustainance of good cultural practices.

Prince Bwalya
Slow Food in Zambia

Prince Bwalya (Lusaka, 2024-07-20)

#673

I totally disagree with the proposed Act or legislation. It is disadvantageous to indigenous people and their agricultural efforts. It will kill a substantial portion of the essential traditional agricultural activities.

Mulenga Chintu (Chinsali, 2024-07-22)

#675

I want to create a better future for my children

Aloni Musaloti (Chililabombwe, 2024-07-22)

#678

I am for the preservation of natural seed for the sake of my children and their childrens future health.

Conrad Mununkha (Ndola, 2024-07-23)

#688

Clean fair food and protecting bio diversity.

S’pha Mabaso (Mpophomeni, 2024-08-04)

#693

No to UPOV

Chilufya Mulopa (Lusaka, 2024-08-25)

#695

I don't want us to become slaves to the western world. We need to continue sharing and producing our own generic seeds.

Chilufya Chilangwa (Lusaka, 2024-08-26)

#696

The proposed bill is not only unethical but also an extension of slavery especially for the poor rural Africans who cannot always afford to buy seeds.

Daniel Chisanga (Lusaka, 2024-08-26)

#700

I am an advocate for the preservation of indigenous seeds in Zambia

Billy Sichamba (Kabwe, 2024-09-13)

#704

I am signing because I believe in the sovereignty of our Country and it's ecology.

Edridge Mumba (Kafue, 2024-10-29)



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