Herding Change for Climate-Smart Innovations

While livestock contributes to climate change, it is also crucial for improving livelihoods, healthy diets, building resilience and empowering African women and youth. How can we realize its untapped potential to transform Africa’s food systems while reducing its climate and environmental impact? The key lies in climate-smart innovations and technologies. 

These surprising solutions can transform agricultural practices, boost productivity, and mitigate climate impacts, paving the way for a sustainable future for all. This side event will present climate-smart technologies and innovations for livestock that have demonstrated readiness for large-scale adoption. We will highlight practical examples of successful implementation, focusing on their impact on productivity, sustainability and climate resilience. 

The session will address these key questions: 

1. What scalable technologies can transform livestock systems to mitigate climate impacts, support adaptation, and sustainably meet the growing demand for animal-sourced foods? 
2. What bold collaborations and strategies can be employed to bundle innovations for enhanced climate resilience and sustainability in livestock and food systems? 
3. How can we stimulate investments in technologies that transition livestock systems to climate-smart, sustainable practices?

Organizers: Heifer International, SNV, ILRI and Land O'Lakes Venture37