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.

Rwanda will host a multi-stakeholder workshop to review its livestock and climate policy environment and discuss opportunities to enhance livestock climate actions.

The livestock sector holds significant socioeconomic importance in Costa Rica, covering a substantial 37 percent of the national territory. 

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...

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...

The current climate crisis is affecting Kenya’s livestock sector in an unprecedented way. A recent drought has put more than half of Kenya’s land at risk, leading to the underfeeding of livestock and the loss of over 2.5 million animals in 2022, stressed Bishar Fille Elmi, Director...

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.