Central America
Central America, with its seven nations, is home to nearly 50 million cattle, making livestock a cornerstone of the region’s agricultural economy. In Central America, the dominant cattle production model is a dual-purpose system, characterized by the integrated management of bovines for both milk and beef outputs. This system is especially common among small and medium-scale producers, as it provides diversified income and enhances food security in rural areas. However, this scale of cattle production presents significant environmental challenges, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. Expanding pastureland for cattle is a leading cause of deforestation, and this not only contributes to carbon emissions but also threatens biodiversity and water resources.
Highlights
Inception workshop launched the new phase of Flexible Voluntary Contribution subprogramme on livestock climate action
01/08/2024
The inception workshop marked the launch of the second phase of the Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC) subprogramme, titled “Scaling-up livestock...
Enhancing adaptation and mitigation actions for sustainable livestock transformation in eight countries
26/07/2024
Eight countries - Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – will elevate climate...
Implementing climate action in the livestock sector in Burkina Faso
14/12/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture,...
Training professionals from the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production on climate actions in Senegal
11/12/2023
Livestock systems in Senegal play a crucial role in the national socio-economic sector, providing livelihoods, jobs, and income to nearly a third of...
Forging paths towards climate-smart livestock in Burkina Faso
15/11/2023
FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Fisheries Resources of Burkina
Faso join forces to address enteric methane emissions through sustainable
livestock...
Hands-on training on greenhouse gas emissions assessment to strengthen climate actions in Senegal
08/11/2023
FAO in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production of Senegal organize a new training on livestock and climate action in the...
Livestock mitigation and adaptation measures to accelerate climate action in Senegal
26/04/2023
Senegal has recognized the importance of aligning its national determined contributions (NDCs) to national policies and regulations in order to set...
Flexible Voluntary Contribution funds support countries to enhance climate actions in the livestock sector
09/02/2023
Sustainable livestock systems can be a major player in the fight against climate change, poverty and food insecurity. By addressing climate change in...
Burkina Faso commits to integrate livestock interventions to accelerate climate actions
22/09/2022
Burkina Faso has committed to integrate livestock specific interventions to accelerate climate action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock...
National climate actions cannot ignore the livestock sector
02/09/2022
Sustainable livestock systems can be a major player in the fight against climate change, poverty and food insecurity. By addressing climate change...
Finding climate solutions in the livestock sector
05/11/2020
Five key takeaways from FAO regional workshops on climate action in the livestock sector
Reducing methane emissions is one of the most powerful tools in the global fight against ecosystem degradation
05/06/2021
World Environment Day is sharpening global focus on ecosystem degradation and the ways that reducing methane, a central ingredient in ozone, can...
Climate and Clean Air Coalition ministers approve strategy to significantly cut short-lived climate pollutants this decade
09/11/2021
To kickstart the CCAC's 2030 Strategy countries pledged an initial $25 million to the Coalition’s trust fund as a first step towards a $150 million...
New IPCC Report Bolsters Evidence that Methane Reductions are Key to Preventing Climate Catastrophe
08/04/2022
The IPCC amplifies the conclusions of CCAC-UNEP Global Methane Assessment, showing the urgent need to reduce methane in parallel with decarbonization.
The CCAC shows agriculture is key to the success of climate change and air pollution Solutions
02/05/2022
Ten years ago, it was uncommon for agriculture to be seen as a major contributor to the global climate crisis, let alone as part of the solution....
