Side event
Scaling solutions for resilient animal and aquatic food systems - showcasing innovations and partnerships that deliver climate, nutrition, and equity gains
Core message
Animal and aquatic food systems sustain billions and drive resilience for smallholders, women, and youth in LMICs. Yet they remain highly vulnerable and underfunded in climate action. This COP30 session will showcase CGIAR’s science-based, finance-ready innovations that cut emissions, boost productivity, and build resilience. It will highlight evidence, partnerships, and investment opportunities to position livestock and aquatic systems as key solutions in achieving climate, adaptation, and global food system goals.
- Demonstrate how science-based innovations in livestock and aquatic systems deliver measurable climate, nutrition, and equity outcomes.
- Showcase actionable investment cases and policy pathways that integrate animal and aquatic food systems into national climate strategies and finance mechanisms.
- Strengthen partnerships among governments, finance institutions, and community actors to scale resilient and low-emission food systems.
Influence COP30 dialogues to ensure animal and aquatic systems are recognized as critical levers for adaptation, mitigation, and just transition.