Africa hosts landmark GGAA 2025 Conference in Nairobi, centering climate-smart livestock solutions

For the first time in its history, the International Greenhouse Gas and Animal Agriculture (GGAA) Conference was held on African soil, marking a pivotal moment for the global livestock sector.

The 9th edition of the conference, GGAA 2025, took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 5-9 October 2025, ushering in a new era of inclusive, globally representative dialogue on mitigating livestock emissions while strengthening food security and rural economies.

Co-hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), GGAA 2025 brought together more than 500 leading scientists, policymakers, industry experts, and civil society representatives.

The conference addressed one of agriculture's most pressing challenges: reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock while safeguarding food security, rural livelihoods, and climate resilience.

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Photo: Kenya rangelands with cattle (ILRI/Dave Elsworth)

Curated by Tezira Lore, Communication Officer, ILRI