African leaders urge climate-smart livestock systems to fight poverty, boost food security.

African agriculture officials at ILRI's 50th anniversary in Nairobi stress the importance of resilient small-holder livestock systems to combat poverty and hunger. They advocate for climate-smart solutions, index-based insurance, and research on drought-tolerant breeds to boost rural incomes and food security, with livestock contributing about 30% to GDP in many African countries. ILRI aims to scale its impact on global food security and climate resilience through new strategies focusing on community collaboration and policy influence.

November 29, 2024
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