Unlocking Climate Resilience: Are Agroecological, Animal-Friendly Systems The Key?
FOUR PAWS International
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This study critiques methane-reduction technologies in livestock, including feed additives and vaccines, and proposes systemic shifts toward agroecological practices. It warns that technical interventions often overlook animal welfare and fail to address land degradation or emissions intensity. The report showcases silvopastoral systems that blend tree cover and grazing, improve soil carbon, and align with climate justice. Ethiopia?s SAWA project serves as a case study. Evidence supports scaling smallholder-friendly models with regenerative grazing, lower livestock densities, and diversified agriculture.
Author:
Clara Schubert, Sophie Aylmer, Carolina Cardoso Nagib Nascimento, Moritz Fegert, Rani Nguyen, Rebecca Doyle, Gezahegn Alemayehu, Tsega Berhe, Eyob Gelan
Theme/Sector:
Climate Change Impacts, Livestock, Adaptation and Resilience, Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Year
2025