Differentiated but Shared Responsibilities on Methane: Centering Farmers in Accelerating Mitigation in Livestock
19 November 2024
16:00 – 17:30 AZT
GMH Pavilion
A COP29 Event
About The Event
Join us at COP29 for an essential discussion on Differentiated but Shared Responsibilities on Methane: Centering Farmers in Accelerating Mitigation in Livestock. This event highlights the pressing need for a collaborative, cross-supply chain approach to mitigate methane emissions in the livestock sector. Key stakeholders, including representatives from the public and private sectors, will explore pathways to align methane reduction efforts with farmer livelihoods, food security, and climate goals.
Event Objective
This event aims to:
- Accelerate methane mitigation efforts in livestock through public and private sector collaboration.
- Identify innovative approaches to align methane reduction with sustainable farming practices and food security.
- Define the unique roles and shared responsibilities of supply chain stakeholders in addressing methane emissions.
- Establish a pathway toward COP30 for continued progress in livestock methane reduction.
Event Rundown
4:10 pm
Opening: Methane and other GHGs: Opportunities and Trade-offs in Addressing Climate Change in Agriculture
Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, Climate and Clean Air Coalition
4:15 pm
Video contribution
Gregory Kohler, Agriculture Expert, Climate and Clean Air Coalition
4:35 pm
Farmer-centered research and extension services
Facilitated by:
Zitouni Ould-Dada, Senior Advisor, FAIRR
Speakers
Laura Cramer, International Livestock Research Institute
Dr. Babafemi Oyewole, Chief Executive Officer, the Pan-African Farmer’s Organization (PAFO)
4:45 pm
Q&A
5:00 pm
Private sector commitment & action
- Methane-specific targets and commitments by the private sector
Facilitated by:
Zitouni Ould-Dada, Senior Advisor, FAIRR
Speakers
Mark van Nieuwland, dsm-firmenich
Donald Moore, Global Dairy Platform
5:15 pm
Q&A
5:30 pm
Closing
Getting to work: Opportunities between now and COP30
Carlos Alvarado, the former President of Costa Rica