Access Quote by Vandana Shiva
“Something is very, very wrong when people dont have access to drinking water, and Coke creates its market out of that scarcity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Justice Forum, 2019
Exploiting essential resources for profit deepens inequality and harms the vulnerable.
In simple terms: Profit over basic needs harms people.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize equitable resource access.
Themes
inequality
resource exploitation
environmental justice
Mood
critical
urgent
Type
environmental
social
When to use this quote
- water scarcity
- corporate responsibility
- policy making
- community health
Key Concepts
sustainability
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities secure water rights?
- What alternatives to profit‑driven water supply exist?
A Different Perspective
Market forces may resist regulation.
