Africa Makes History as Nairobi Hosts First-Ever GGAA Conference, Showcasing Climate-Smart Livestock Innovations

Africa took center stage in the global livestock conversation as Nairobi played host to the 2025 International Greenhouse Gas and Animal Agriculture (GGAA) Conference — the first-ever edition to be held on the continent. The historic gathering signaled a major step toward making climate-smart livestock production a truly global pursuit.

Source:Agriland

The 9th GGAA Conference, held from October 5 to 9, 2025, united more than 500 scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society voices to explore innovative solutions for reducing livestock emissions while ensuring food security and sustainable rural livelihoods.

Co-hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), the event marked a turning point for agricultural research and collaboration. Discussions focused on balancing the urgent need to curb greenhouse gases with the equally vital mission of building resilient, productive food systems across the developing world.