Stakeholders in the United Republic of Tanzania have emphasized the critical role of livestock in addressing climate change. A national workshop, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Vice President's Office and the Ministry of...

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Fisheries Resources of Burkina
Faso join forces to address enteric methane emissions through sustainable
livestock transformations.

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Kenya will organize a stocktaking workshop to address enteric methane and hands-on training on assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock sector in Kenya. 

FAO organizes a new national stakeholder workshop to discuss new opportunities to integrate livestock-related interventions in Zimbabwe’s national climate actions. 

FAO in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production of Senegal organize a new training on livestock and climate action in the country. 

The Government of Bangladesh hosted a national hands-on training to equip government entities, research and academic institutions, the private sector, and international development agencies operating across the livestock value chain with skills required to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock systems.

FAO organizes a national stakeholder workshop to support livestock-related nationally determined contributions in Tanzania.

Three days of high-level debates at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) showcased innovative local projects and relevant advances in knowledge related to the global quest to make livestock production more environmentally friendly, supportive of rural livelihoods and able to meet the world’s growing protein needs.

The first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation is taking place this week at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome. The conference provides a neutral platform for stakeholders to explore innovative approaches for efficient, nutritious, and environmentally friendly animal-source food production. It aims to bolster resilient local livestock systems, aligning with FAO's commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Participants from multiple sectors and around the world gathered in Rome today for the opening of the first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation. Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the event aims to address the pressing challenge of how to produce more with less environmental impact, less social impact and more economic return with greater equity.

Rome – Methane emissions are increasingly identified as a turbocharged driver of the climate crisis, catalyzing interest in how they can be mitigated in key agricultural sectors.

Multiple stakeholders from Zambia's livestock and climate change sectors recently convened to discuss climate actions in livestock systems during a national workshop organized by FAO in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of Zambia. The workshop served as a platform to enhance participants' knowledge of the livestock sector's contributions to climate change and its vulnerabilities and to raise awareness among policymakers and practitioners on these issues. 

FAO Virtual Learning Centres have launched a new self-paced virtual course to address mounting concerns over climate change and its potential impact on livestock production.

Aligning livestock policies with the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) is crucial for steering Kenya towards robust climate action. Given the significance of the livestock sector in the economy, Kenya's efforts in mitigating climate change largely depend on this alignment. However, ensuring this synergy is a complex process that necessitates systematic review and strategic planning. 

Livestock stakeholders in Rwanda recently convened to discuss the outcomes of the assessment conducted on livestock climate actions and the baseline data of greenhouse gas emissions originating from dairy cattle systems. The purpose of this gathering was to explore ways to enhance the country's efforts in mitigating climate change impacts associated with the livestock sector.

A recent FAO study compared the effect of reducing enteric methane emissions using different market-based instruments. Using the FAO Livestock Policy Simualtion Model (LPSM) and taking Uruguay’s dairy sector as a case study, the analy...

Livestock production is the main economic source from the agricultural sector of Costa Rica.  According to FAO Stats, Costa Rica's national cattle herd counted over 1 306 500  animals in 2021, and generates employment and income for many producers and stakeholders throughout the country. 

Senegal has recognized the importance of aligning its national determined contributions (NDCs) to national policies and regulations in order to set ambitious and effective climate goals.

The livestock sector in Senegal is one of the main source of methane and other greenhouse gas emissi...

Increasing average temperatures, sea level rise, reduced rainfall and lack of arable and grazing land, water, and fishery resources are just some of the symptoms of the climate crisis affecting Senegal today. The country mainly faces risks associated with droughts, heat waves, and increasing e...

Sustainable livestock systems can be a major player in the fight against climate change, poverty and food insecurity. By addressing climate change in the livestock sector, countries are doing their part to achieve the Paris Agreement’s long-term objectives, while building more sustainable, climate-resilient and low-emission agrifood systems.