Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Animal Welfare
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Sustainable Development
Environmental Achievements
- Increased awareness of the link between animal welfare, environmental health, and climate change.
- Advocacy for policies promoting agro-ecology and sustainable farming practices.
Social Achievements
- Convened 564 participants from various sectors to discuss animal welfare issues.
- Developed and advocated for an animal welfare resolution to be tabled at UNEA 5.2.
- Improved animal welfare training at Livestock Training Agencies (LITAs) in Tanzania.
Governance Achievements
- Mainstreaming animal welfare in national legislation and policies across several African countries.
- Collaboration with governments and organizations to improve animal welfare standards.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve widespread adoption of One Health, One Welfare approach.
Medium-term Goals:
- Phase out factory farming in Africa.
- Implement national animal welfare strategies.
Short-term Goals:
- Continue advocacy for animal welfare resolution at UNEA 5.2.
Environmental Challenges
- Factory farming practices in Africa.
- Illegal wildlife trade.
- Climate change impacts on animal welfare.
- Inadequate resources for animal welfare initiatives.
- Entrenched cultural practices that harm animals.
- Lack of awareness and understanding of animal welfare.
- Difficulties in implementing and enforcing animal welfare legislation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Advocacy for policies to phase out factory farming.
- Development of guidelines for monitoring and surveillance of wildlife and livestock trade.
- Mitigation strategies to address climate change impacts on animal welfare.
- Partnerships and collaborations to secure resources and implement initiatives.
- Community education and engagement to change harmful cultural practices.
- Increased awareness campaigns and training programs.
- Strengthening animal welfare legislation and enforcement.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased temperatures
- Changes in rainfall patterns
- Extreme weather events
Opportunities
- Development of climate-resilient livestock production systems.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
Initiatives contribute to these goals by promoting sustainable food systems, improving human and animal health, mitigating climate change, and protecting biodiversity.