On May 26, 2025, during the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings, a high-level panel was held at the Sofitel Ivoire hotel in Abidjan to discuss climate finance levers capable of sustainably transforming the livestock sector in Africa. G2P International supported GIZ in organizing and preparing this strategic side event, assisting in mobilizing expertise and structuring key messages.
Titled “Accelerating Climate Finance for Sustainable Livestock in Africa”, the panel brought together about a hundred decision-makers, experts, donors, and sector representatives. The “event was co-organized by GIZ, CGIAR/ILRI, CORAF, AU-IBAR, and the AfDB, with the aim of identifying concrete avenues to better integrate livestock into international climate mechanisms.”
The discussions highlighted how “livestock, while essential to the rural” economy, food security, and livelihoods, remains exposed to climate shocks and is a significant source of “greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions”. Speakers advocated for a transition to more sustainable livestock practices: pasture management, improved animal feed, veterinary health, and organic waste valorization.
The discussions also shed light on the challenges of financing, governance, and structuring bankable projects in the animal sectors. Representatives from the AfDB, the Global Methane Hub, AU-IBAR, and the Centre de Suivi Écologique called for innovative financing mechanisms that integrate the realities of small-scale livestock farmers, particularly in arid and semi-arid zones.
Finally, the panel laid the foundations for a common roadmap, emphasizing the need for alignment between national policies, regional strategies, and climate finance opportunities. The multi-stakeholder approach—involving states, donors, research centers, the private sector, and livestock farmers—was recognized as essential for building resilient, inclusive, and low-carbon animal value chains.
