From Pastures to Policy: Livestock Practices for Regenerative Agriculture Systems
Event Summary
This talk, led by renowned food systems scientist and policy advocate Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, delves into the critical intersections of livestock production, sustainable food systems, and regenerative agriculture. Drawing on over 25 years of leadership and research in agriculture, policy reform, and rural development, Professor Sibanda will discuss how innovative, regenerative livestock practices can drive food security, economic resilience, and sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
Professor Sibanda will share insights from her work as Board Chair of CGIAR, former Chair of the International Livestock Research Institute, Chair of the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems, and her roles with global initiatives like the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the potential for policies aligned with regenerative principles to transform livestock systems and strengthen agricultural systems in ways that support both rural communities and global sustainability goals.
Lindiwe Majele Sibanda
Director & Chair, ARUA Centre of Excellence in Food SystemsLindiwe Majele Sibanda is professor, director and chair of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Centre of Excellence in Food Systems at the University of Pretoria. Sibanda is a visiting scholar with the Goldsmith Sustainable Agriculture Fund.
Thabo Lenneiye
Managing Director, Goldsmith Sustainable Agriculture FundThabo Lenneiye is the managing director of the Sustainable Agriculture Fund. She’s responsible for operationalizing the fund, launching initiatives focused on sustainable agriculture, and framing a research agenda that intersects with energy policy.
