Authored by Saturnino M. Borras Jr., Ian Scoones, Amita Baviskar, Marc Edelman, Nancy Lee Peluso, and Wendy Wolford, this paper explores agrarian struggles’ intersection with climate change, emphasizing anti-capitalist strategies and rural resilience.
Edited by Ian Scoones et al., this report examines how rural dynamics shape authoritarian populism globally, exploring drivers like land grabs, rural discontent, and resistance strategies for fostering emancipatory rural politics.
Authored by Saturnino M. Borras Jr., the paper explores agrarian social movements’ role in countering right-wing populism, advocating for a left-wing populist approach to address rural inequalities and promote socialist alternatives.
Ananya Verma
Programme Lead
Ananya oversees programme design and implementation across CAT’s priority landscapes. She works closely with partners to align field-level initiatives with CAT’s broader agroecological vision. With experience in sustainable agriculture and community-led development, she focuses on strengthening collaboration, tracking progress, and ensuring learning feeds back into strategy. Ananya plays a key role in translating collective goals into actionable programmes while supporting adaptive, context-sensitive approaches across diverse geographies.
