Summary
This systematic assessment examined mitigation pathways and technical potentials for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from global livestock production. Drawing on multi-disciplinary expertise, the authors synthesised evidence on emission reduction strategies across production systems, identifying both near-term and long-term mitigation opportunities. The work contextualises livestock's role in global climate mitigation whilst evaluating the feasibility and economic viability of various intervention options.
UK applicability
Findings are relevant to UK livestock policy and climate commitments, particularly for informing farm-level abatement strategies in dairy and beef production. However, the global scope may require local adaptation to UK-specific production systems, feed supply chains and regulatory contexts.
Key measures
Greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂-equivalent); mitigation potential (gigatonnes CO₂-eq); cost-effectiveness of abatement measures; sectoral contribution to global emissions
Outcomes reported
The study assessed mitigation potentials for greenhouse gas emissions across the livestock sector globally, examining technical, economic and policy-based abatement options. It evaluated the feasibility and costs of reducing emissions from livestock production systems.
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