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Livestock and Climate Change: Outlook for a More Sustainable and Equitable Future

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This outlook report emphasizes that climate change necessitates transformative shifts within the global livestock sector to meet growing consumer demands while achieving net-zero targets by 2050. This shift requires a multifaceted approach encompassing productivity, environmental sustainability, economic transition, and social resilience. Industrialized livestock systems are better positioned to adopt climate adaptation and mitigation strategies; however, targeted interventions are crucial for smallholders who rely heavily on livestock for food security and livelihoods. Adaptive strategies highlighted in the report include diversification of species and breeds, integrated farming systems, improved diets, and enhanced animal health practices. Mitigation options comprise intensified production, silvopastoral practices, grassland restoration, and renewable energy in supply chains. Effective implementation depends heavily on local contexts, which often face resource constraints and knowledge gaps.

The report suggests that policymakers should incentivize adoption through consumer awareness, market premiums, financial instruments, carbon markets, and regulatory frameworks. Enhanced investment in research, improved livestock statistics, and emissions monitoring (Tier 2) is essential. Additionally, cross-sectoral responses and inclusion of marginalized groups, such as women and youth, are critical for equitable transitions. Overall, future livestock sector strategies should integrate environmental, nutritional, and social dimensions through participatory governance and data-driven monitoring frameworks aligned with global climate commitments.

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