Climate change and food security are inextricably linked—a relationship particularly evident in the dairy sector. With livestock supply chains contributing 14.5% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and cattle—including both beef and dairy production—accounting for around two-thirds of livestock emissions, the urgency of sustainable solutions has never been greater. Yet the challenge is complex: How can we reduce emissions from dairy farming without compromising food security or farm livelihoods?
This question becomes even more pressing when we consider that global demand for dairy products is expected to rise dramatically in the coming decades, driven by population growth and increasing incomes, particularly in developing countries. The dairy sector must therefore navigate a delicate balance between meeting growing demand and addressing climate commitments.