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The Hidden Footprints: Mapping Climate Impact Beyond Carbon
Hosted by
Rekha Raghunathan, CEO, India Animal Fund
Reveal the hidden role of animal agriculture and animal welfare in driving climate change, land
degradation, water use, and biodiversity loss—through experiential learning and systems thinking.
Workshop Flow:
Segment Duration Key Activities
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Perception Poll
| Session | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Live Polling | 5 min | Top 3 contributors to climate change?” Most will answer energy, transport. |
| The Hidden Agenda | 20 min | Small groups rank climate drivers using “impact cards” (e.g., deforestation, methane, land use). Animal agriculture references are subtly embedded. |
| The Reveal | 5 min | Share global GHG data. Connect animal agriculture to land, water, and emissions impact. Participants experience an “Aha” moment. |
| Systems Mapping Exercise | 15 min | Participants map interconnections between food systems, land, water, and climate using posters and data clues. |
| Reflection & Commitment | 15 min | Each participant shares: • One insight I didn’t expect • One CSR action • One personal action |
Key Messaging & Engagement:
- Climate resilience starts with what we don’t see.
- Animal welfare is not just ethical—it’s strategic climate action
- Small shifts in systems thinking can unlock big ESG opportunities
About the Facilitator:
Rekha Raghunathan, CEO India, Animal Fund
Rekha Raghunathan has 20 years of experience in the corporate and social impact sectors. She is CEO of India Animal Fund (IAF), which is building a robust ecosystem for animal welfare using an intersectional approach with human health and planetary health. With more than a decade of experience in community animal welfare, Rekha is now shaping IAF’s strategy to bring awareness and funding to farmed animal welfare in India — an asymmetry of 2 billion+ animals and less than 0.1% of available strategic funding.