Game meat: A game changer for climate resilience and food security?
South Africa
The Academy of Science of South Africa, in partnership with the African Wildlife Economy Institute, cordially invite you to a webinar on game meat in climate-resilient food security.
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What role is there for game meat in climate-resilient food security?
As climate change continues to challenge conventional agriculture, game meat offers innovative solutions for climate-resilient food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem conservation, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions.
In response to ongoing climate-related challenges and the need for evidence-informed solutions, ASSAf, through its Forum on Integrated Climate Change, in partnership with the AWEI, is launching a webinar series to explore the untapped potential of game meat in building climate-resilient, sustainable food systems and answer this question.
This inaugural webinar will set the scene and lay the groundwork for deeper engagement in future sessions, featuring insights and an interdisciplinary dialogue between scholars and experts in their fields.
Webinar objectives
- Explore the role of game meat in promoting climate-resilient and sustainable food systems.
- Highlight the nutritional, economic, and environmental benefits of regulated game meat production.
- Discuss policies, regulatory frameworks, and community models that enable sustainable wildlife utilisation.
Benefits of sustainable game meat production
- Nutritional Advantages of Game Meat
- Economic Opportunities for Communities
- Environmental Conservation Benefits
Who should attend this webinar
- Policymakers & Agricultural Officials
- Researchers & Academics
- Conservation Practitioners
- Food Security Professionals
| Time | Item | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:10 | Opening Remarks |
Dr Melusi Thwala (ASSAf) AWEI official |
| 10:10-10:25 |
Panel brief introduction See details below |
Mr Kent Buchanon Dr Thabang Teffo Dr Onai Muvingi |
| 10:25-11:25 |
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All (Open discussion) |
| 11:25-11:30 | Key Takeaways and Closure | Dr Wiseman Ndlovu |
Mr Kent Buchanan | Stellenbosch University
With over ten years of experience working in the national government on policy development. Kent is now pursuing a PhD in climate-smart agriculture at Stellenbosch University.
Thabang Teffo | Southern African Wildlife College
Thabang heads the Nature-based Economy & Community-led Conservation Units at the SAWC and has a keen interest in responsible resource use, management and nature-based economics.
Dr Onai Muvingi | University of Zimbabwe
Dr Muvingi is a financial management expert with over 30 years of experience. She is the Dean of the Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics.