Sustainable Livestock forum part 2 UN Food Systems Summit 2023, Rome

Question and answer part of Sustainable Livestock forum at the UN Food Systems Summit 2023 Stocktaking Moment Conference UNFSS+2, Rome. July 25, 2023

Program
The sustainable livestock journey: Informing national pathways for more productive, sustainable and equitable food systems
25 July 2023, 13:30 - 14:25 (CET)

Lead organizers: World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) / International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) / International Dairy Federation (IDF) / Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Kenya

Co-organizers: Federal Office for Agriculture, Switzerland / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Animal Production and Health Division / Global Sustainable Livestock Coalition / Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition-US / Family Farming Coalition / International Meat Secretariat / International Poultry Council / International Feed Industry Federation / Health for Animals / Global Dairy Platform / Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef / Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT / University of Edinburgh, Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems / #Soil4Climate

A coherent policy framework, coordinated institutional approach and stakeholder involvement are crucial for the livestock sector to meet rising demand for animal-based food and achieve positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes. The session will discuss international consensus on livestock issues and priorities and offer insights into on-the-ground developments. By adopting a food system lens and sustainable practices, the sector can drive transformative change towards more productive, equitable and sustainable food systems.

Background and objectives
A coherent policy framework, coordinated institutional approach and stakeholder involvement are crucial for the livestock sector to meet the rising demand for animal- based food and achieve positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes. The session will discuss international consensus on livestock issues and priorities and offer insights into on-the-ground developments. By adopting a food system lens and sustainable practices, the sector can drive transformative change towards more productive, equitable and sustainable food systems.

Expected outcomes
Raise awareness of the significance of policies and multi-stakeholder involvement for sustainable livestock development
Enable data and knowledge exchange to support countries in addressing the rising demand for animal-based food.
Promote a #holistic approach that includes all relevant stakeholders, recognising the interconnectedness of social, economic and environmental considerations in livestock farming.
Moderator
Ms Cynthia Mugo, International Livestock Research Institute
Programme
13:30 Opening remarks
13:35 Keynote Speech
13:45 Panel Discussion
14:10 Q/A audience engagement 14:20 Closing remarks

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