Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production

A CGIAR-hosted side event on sustainable extensive livestock production at the UNCCD COP 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has highlighted the vital role of livestock in global nutrition, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Session participants noted that climate change mitigation in grazing...

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Main Author: Onyango, Polycarp Otieno
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: CGIAR System Organization 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170141
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description A CGIAR-hosted side event on sustainable extensive livestock production at the UNCCD COP 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has highlighted the vital role of livestock in global nutrition, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Session participants noted that climate change mitigation in grazing systems requires tailored, site-specific solutions, equitable approaches, and investment in innovation. They remarked that proven practices like improving animal health and enhancing breeding can offer significant benefits for people and the planet, noting that to ensure a just transition for livestock-dependent communities, needs investments to close efficiency gaps and support innovative solutions. Together they called for collaboration among governments, researchers, and livestock keepers as an essential component for durable outcomes.
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spelling CGSpace1701412025-01-27T21:53:04Z Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production Onyango, Polycarp Otieno rangelands livestock production sustainability A CGIAR-hosted side event on sustainable extensive livestock production at the UNCCD COP 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has highlighted the vital role of livestock in global nutrition, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Session participants noted that climate change mitigation in grazing systems requires tailored, site-specific solutions, equitable approaches, and investment in innovation. They remarked that proven practices like improving animal health and enhancing breeding can offer significant benefits for people and the planet, noting that to ensure a just transition for livestock-dependent communities, needs investments to close efficiency gaps and support innovative solutions. Together they called for collaboration among governments, researchers, and livestock keepers as an essential component for durable outcomes. 2024-09-12 2025-01-27T21:53:03Z 2025-01-27T21:53:03Z Blog Post https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170141 en Open Access CGIAR System Organization Polycarp Otieno Onyango. 2024. Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production. CGIAR Blog Post. https://www.cgiar.org/news-events/news/unccdcop16-transition-to-more-sustainable-extensive-livestock-production/
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Onyango, Polycarp Otieno
Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production
title Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production
title_full Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production
title_fullStr Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production
title_full_unstemmed Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production
title_short Insights from UNCCD COP 16: A transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production
title_sort insights from unccd cop 16 a transition to more sustainable extensive livestock production
topic rangelands
livestock production
sustainability
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170141
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