Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation Underway

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is convening the second Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Rome through October 1, 2025. The conference convenes FAO Members, policymakers, farmers, private companies, industry associations, civil society representatives, NGOs, researchers, and development agencies to share experiences and showcase actionable solutions for the sustainable transformation of the livestock sector. Under the theme Fostering Change, Scaling Innovations, Driving Solutions, the agenda highlights the critical role of livestock in transforming global agrifood systems and holistically ensuring the Four Betters: better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life for all. The three-day conference will feature plenary discussions, expert panels, pitch sessions and thematic forums focused on climate change mitigation, low-emission livestock systems, animal health and welfare, sustainable feeding and breeding, food security, and the role of innovation in transforming the sector. Conference sessions are being webcast.