WEBINAR: The Impacts of Industrial Animal Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa

20 May 2021. The Impacts of Industrial Animal Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: Next Steps for Research and Engagement by Brighter Green in partnership with the University of Western Cape.

Below are the final report and supplemental materials from the FAI grant.

• Final report: Engaging Academics in Efforts to Counter the Growth of Factory Farming in Africa
• Notes from the May 20th, 2021 webinar: The Impacts of Industrial Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Annotated Bibliography_FAI Grant

This event hosted lawyers, academics, and civil society advocates to discuss the impacts of industrial farming in Africa and the opportunities for further research and engagement in academia.

Welcome and opening remarks from University of Western Cape, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Monwabisi Ralarala

Panel 1: Industrial agriculture & impacts on food security: next steps for research and engagement

• Amy P. Wilson, Animal Law Reform South Africa- moderator
• Ornella Kasongo - Small Scale livestock farming, University of Western Cape - South Africa
• Dr. Charles Ssekyewa - Organic agriculture, Center for Ecosystems Research and Development, Martyrs University, Agroecology program Uganda 

Panel 2: Industrial agriculture & impacts on animal welfare: next steps for research and engagement

• Tozie Zokufa, CAAWO - moderator
• Dr. Victor Yamo, World Animal Protection Africa
• Lynne Vigeland - University of Western Cape - South Africa
• Tony Gerrans - Humane Society International, Africa
• Professor Werner Scholtz, Southampton Law School, University of Southampton