Wild animal suffering series of talks at Delhi University | January 2026

This January, Aditya S. Karanam, outreach coordinator at Animal Ethics, will deliver a series of talks across Delhi University colleges addressing one of the most overlooked issues in animal welfare: wild animal suffering. The series will also include a presentation at the Animal Liberation Conference India 2026 in Indore (January 9–11).

Talks at Delhi University

The series includes visits to multiple colleges throughout January, bringing research on emerging issues in animal ethics to Delhi’s academic community:

Confirmed talks:

·⠀Miranda College | January 12, 1:00 PM | In-person

·⠀Kamla Nehru College | January 14, 7 PM | Online

·⠀Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (Kamala Mehal) | January 15, 5:00 PM | Online

·⠀Hindu College | January 17, 12:00 PM | In-person

·⠀Zakir Hussain College | January 19, 11:00 AM | In-person

·⠀Kirori Mal College | January 20, 9:30 AM | In-person

Check with your respective institutions for attendance details.

Additional venues to be announced.

Why wild animal suffering matters

When we think about animal welfare, we often focus on domesticated animals or those in captivity. But what about the countless animals living in the wild who experience disease, starvation, injuries, natural disasters, and harsh ecological dynamics? Wild animal suffering challenges our idyllic notions of nature and asks uncomfortable but necessary questions about our ethical responsibilities toward all sentient beings.

What to expect

In these talks, audience will be introduced to:

·⠀The extent of wild animal suffering and what drives it

·⠀The harms animals face beyond human interference, from natural processes to ecological dynamics

·⠀Why is it relevant for the animal protection movement in India

·⠀India’s strategic advantages: large wild populations and cultural context

·⠀Pathways forward: research priorities, advocacy strategies, and actionable next steps

Join the conversation

Whether you’re an animal welfare professional, grassroots activist, researcher, student, or simply someone curious about emerging areas in animal protection, these talks offer an opportunity to explore new perspectives on animal ethics and wild animal suffering.