#16 - Advocating for animal friendly policies: Emma Hurst MP, Animal Justice Party
Description
We are thrilled to have interviewed Emma Hurst MP of the Animal Justice Party who is an animal advocate with a background in psychology. Emma shared with us some of the most successful animal welfare policies that she has seen implemented, as well as strategies for policy selection and why momentum is so important when campaigning for change. She also spoke about the importance of learning from other countries, exporting successful policies overseas, and the progress that is being made on animal welfare globally. Finally, Emma discussed the role of philanthropy in animal welfare, the importance of individual advocacy, and how to gain broader political support for animal protection issues.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
04:22 Successful animal welfare policies
06:13 Policy selection strategies
07:30 Why momentum is important
08:30 Learning from overseas
09:38 Exporting success overseas
10:54 Worldwide progress in animal welfare
13:06 Cellular agriculture policy
14:48 Proudest achievements of AJP
16:43 Psychology and messaging
17:52 Role of philanthropy in animal welfare
18:57 Individual advocacy
20:20 Enforcement of cruelty laws
22:37 Gaining broader political support
24:10 Coordination of campaigns
26:34 Anger fatigue
27:56 Being hopeful
29:37 Getting involved
CREDITS:
Production: Grace Adams
Editor: Marco Shimabukuro
Interviewer: Luke Freeman
Guest: Emma Hurst
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