Brief Description
While demand for animal-source food has increased all around the globe and will continue to do so with a growing middle class, concerns are raised on how this demand can be met sustainably. In fact, the livestock sector is one of the most important sources of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions, which also makes it a key target for mitigation actions. Various views have emerged on the topic, with one side defending vegetarian diets or low meat consumption (e.g. EAT-Lancet commission report) and on the other side the livestock sector claiming that climate smart options are available and that livestock is necessary for land use efficiency. As a result, the debate has taken global proportions and heats up the passions.
Still, governments worldwide have to take up the challenge and meet the commitments of the Paris Agreement, i.e. limiting global warming to below 2°C by drastically reducing global emissions by 2050, while at the same time adjusting to a growing population and a changing diet. In order to bring relevant, accessible, science-based and interdisciplinary advice to facilitate decision-making processes and implement new policies or strategies, we are conveying a high-level panel discussion with multiple players including multilateral organizations, scientists, policymakers and the private sector.
The topics addressed will provide insights on solutions to reduce livestock emissions from production to consumption and approaches to finance the transition.
Session Objectives
Improve the understanding of the implications of the Paris Agreement for the livestock sector and identifying best bets interventions to reduce emissions from the sector and finance the transition of the sector.
Chairperson/Moderator
Rapporteur
Tiffany Talsma, International Center for Tropical Agriculture
