NAIROBI, Kenya – Delegates attending the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, heard how the global dairy industry holds the key to producing sustainable food. The discussion was part of a side event regarding “Sustainable Dairy Ecosystems” delivered during the assembly, which was organized by the International Dairy Federation in collaboration with key partners.
Global dairy industry holds the key to producing sustainable food
The theme of the event “Sustainable Dairy Ecosystems: Nutrition Security, Women’s Empowerment, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Action on Nature and Biodiversity Enhancement” guided discussions among expert panelists. They delved into the positive and negative impacts of ruminant production on various aspects of sustainability, with a specific focus on the environment.
The session was moderated by Shirley Tarawali, chair of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock and assistant director general of the International Livestock Research Institute based in Nairobi.
Speaker Krysta Harden, president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, emphasized the role of dairy in fostering sustainable food systems
“Dairy is a part of and a solution for sustainable food systems,” she said.
She highlighted the U.S. dairy sector’s commitment to biodiversity and soil-health strategies.
“The U.S. dairy industry is actively engaged in research, monitoring and supporting farmers to enhance soil health,” she said.