Meta and Caquetá strengthen capacities for deforestation-free livestock production

Ensuring sustainable livestock production requires more than good intentions. In two Colombian departments, stakeholders have participated in a series of workshops given by the Alliance and the German Development Cooperation – GIZ to strengthen capacities and consolidate production models that minimize their environmental impact.

Meta and Caquetá are two of the departments with the largest cattle herds in Colombia, making livestock the main source of livelihood for thousands of families. However, producers face a constant challenge: to reduce deforestation without compromising production.

Livestock expansion has been a primary driver of forest loss in Colombia, necessitating a reassessment of production models. Aware of this, more than 40 representatives of mayors’ offices, governors’ offices, livestock companies, and organizations in the sector have come together in a series of workshops designed to transform the way meat and milk are produced in these lands, a large part of whose territory comprises the Amazon rainforest.