Sustainable livestock to tackle climate change
Resources
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Improving efficiency of small ruminants productions for reduction of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensityPDF
This flyer provides information about the project titled "Improving efficiency of small ruminants production for reduction of the GHG emission intensity". Covering Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turmenistan and Uzbekistan, the project aims for increasing capacities to...
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Understanding the role of ruminant systems on greenhouse gas emissions and soil health in selected Central Asian countriesPDF
Like many other economies in transition, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan face the dual challenge of promoting development and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ruminant systems are central for achieving both goals. Given the important economic, nutritional and environmental roles...
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Low carbon livestock development in KyrgyzstanWebsite
This report presents the potential impact of the planned IFAD-funded Regional Resilient Pastoral Communities Project on greenhouse gas emissions, both in terms of the overall impact of the project, and as a possible input to the update of Kyrgyzstan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)....
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Piloting the Climate-Smart Approach in the Livestock Production SystemsPDF
In Mongolia, the agriculture sector contributed 13 3 percent of gross domestic product ( in 2017 the second largest sector following the mining sector The contribution of the livestock sector to the agriculture GDP was 88 percent Approximately 40 percent of the work force directly depends on the...
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Climate smart livestock production in EcuadorPDF
Since 2016, Ecuador, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the Ministry of the Environment (MAE), with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has implemented the...
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GLEAM v 3.0 DashboardWebsite
Results from the latest version of Global Livestock Environmental Assessment Model (GLEAM), using 2015 as a reference year, are accessible through our GLEAM dashboard, an interactive web application. This application allows aggregation and visualization of data related to livestock numbers,...
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Estimating methane emissions from enteric fermentation using Tier 2 methodWebsite
This e-learning course aims to provide practical guidance for data collection and emissions estimation from livestock enteric fermentation, using the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Tier 2 method, as described in the 2006 IPCC Guidelines.
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Livestock and climate changePDF
The infographic provides the relevant features on livestock and climate change.
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Introducing the Global Agenda of Action in support of sustainable livestock sector developmentVideo
A video provides basic information on the relationship between livestock and climate change and describes the main opportunities for a sustainable development. The video also introduces the work of the Global Agenda for sustainable livestock
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Webinars on livestock Website
A series of webinars on manure management and mitigation practices for the livestock sector.
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Five practical actions towards low-carbon livestockPDF
This brief details five practical actions that can be widely implemented for measurable and rapid impacts on livestock emissions. The brief describes how these can be implemented in integrative and sustainable ways, taking account the diversity of livestock systems and enhancing synergies and...
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Cameroon moves towards low-carbon livestock systemsPDF
Livestock Development Project (PRODEL) aims to improve access to livestock services (e.g. animal health), high quality inputs such as improved genetic material, feed and fodder, technical training and capacity building. It does so through financially supporting business plans (BP) with improved...
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The role of animal health in national climate commitmentsPDF
This brief has been produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) and with the financial support of the New Zealand Government. The FAO...
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Prioritizing the reduction of methane in livestock climate actions in East AfricaPDF
This policy brief identifies actions countries in the East Africa region can take to reduce methane emissions from the livestock sector by including livestock-specific interventions in their nationally determined contributions as part of the Paris Agreement's commitment. The publication...
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Livestock solutions for climate changePDF
An easy-to-read publication with infographics providing an overview of the importance of livestock to food security and other goods and services such as manure and traction. It also provides information on the emissions aspect of livestock products and how they can provide solutions for climate...
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Tackling climate change through livestockPDF
This report provides a unique global assessment of the magnitude, sources and pathways of emissions from different livestock production systems and supply chains. Relying on life cycle assessments, statistical analysis and scenario building, it also provides estimates of the sector’s mitigation...
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Climate change and the global dairy cattle sectorPDF
The challenge for policymakers – and for the dairy sector – is how to reduce environmental impacts while continuing to meet society’s needs. Dairy products are a rich source of essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy and nutritious diet. With demand for high-quality animal sourced...
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Understanding the role of ruminant systems on greenhouse gas emissions and soil health in selected Central Asian countries PDF
Like many other economies in transition, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan face the dual challenge of promoting development and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ruminant systems are central for achieving both goals. Given the important economic, nutritional and environmental roles...
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Pathways towards lower emissionsPDF
This FAO report presents a comprehensive global assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock systems, utilizing FAO’s Global Livestock Environmental Assessment Model (GLEAM) based on the most recent available data. GLEAM also considers indirect emissions from upstream activities, such as...
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Global agenda for sustainable livestockWebsite
The agenda is a partnership of livestock sector stakeholders committed to the sustainable development of the sector.
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Livestock environmental assessment and performance partnership (LEAP)Website
A multi-stakeholder initiative focusing on benchmarking and monitoring the environmental performance of the livestock sector. LEAP is a global initiative to accelerate the sustainable development of livestock supply chains and to support coherent climate actions.
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The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases: Livestock research groupWebsite
Collaborative research is at the heart of the Livestock Research Group (LRG). Sharing experiences, skills and knowledge across borders and disciplines allows greater progress to be made towards common research goals and livestock production challenges. The group is focused on reducing the...
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Additional Info
Kind of Activities | Understanding basic concepts |
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Geographic Focus | Global |
Collection Updated | February 2025 |