Ethical Seafood Research 60d ago

What does animal advocacy look like in a rapidly changing context like Egypt? In this talk from Fauna Connections 2025, Yara Moussa shares key insights from research exploring the emerging animal advocacy landscape in Egypt - spanning farmed animals, aquatic systems, stray populations, and wildlife. Drawing on interviews, data analysis and field insights, this presentation highlights the structural, cultural and economic factors shaping the movement, as well as opportunities for more effective and locally grounded approaches to animal welfare. Key themes include: → The growth of aquaculture and its implications for animal welfare. → The role of smallholder farming systems in shaping welfare outcomes. → Funding and policy challenges facing advocacy organisations. → The importance of cultural and social context in driving change. → Opportunities for capacity building, education, and systems-level impact. With Egypt now one of the largest aquaculture producers globally, understanding how welfare, livelihoods and food systems intersect is critical for shaping future approaches across the region. At Ethical Seafood Research, we focus on bridging research, policy and practice to improve aquatic animal welfare in ways that are locally relevant, scalable and grounded in real-world conditions. Learn more about our work: https://www.ethicalseafoodresearch.org #EthicalSeafoodResearch #Aquaculture #FishFarming #FoodSystemReform