Livestock is fundamental to the livelihoods of millions of households in Africa, providing a buffer against climate and other shocks. At the same time climate change is a huge risk for livestock production, impacting productivity and necessitating adaptation. Livestock is also a significant emitter of greenhouse gases in Africa. Scaling research, development and business innovations that support livestock producers to improve their lives without increasing greenhouse gas emissions is critical but underfunded.
AgThrive in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) is developing a pipeline of investable livestock solutions from business, research and development that support climate adaptation and resilience in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. At the same time, we are building relationships with donors and investors with an interest in sustainable livestock investing.
The goal of this side event is to provide a space for innovators to pitch their sustainable livestock solutions and receive feedback from a panel of investors. This will support the innovators to improve their pitches and provide insight into investor interests. Innovations that will be pitched include cultivated quality forages, alternative animal feeds, carbon neutral livestock trade and digital solutions for forage producers.
The side event will facilitate sustainable livestock solution pipeline development and relationship building with sustainable livestock investors. Ultimately, we aim to catalyze investment for livestock innovators achieving results for climate adaptation, resilience and mitigation in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania.
