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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) supports better lives, better planet through livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR centre. #OneCGIAR
After #COP30 the world must recognise well-managed livestock are an important part of a more pragmatic global strategy.
Read ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng's full op-ed 👇
https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/11/as-cop30-takes-place-can-africa-draw-lessons-from-brazil-on-how-it-develops-its-livestock-sector/
Read ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng's full op-ed 👇
https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/11/as-cop30-takes-place-can-africa-draw-lessons-from-brazil-on-how-it-develops-its-livestock-sector/
November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
After #COP30 the world must recognise well-managed livestock are an important part of a more pragmatic global strategy.
Read ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng's full op-ed 👇
https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/11/as-cop30-takes-place-can-africa-draw-lessons-from-brazil-on-how-it-develops-its-livestock-sector/
Read ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng's full op-ed 👇
https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/11/as-cop30-takes-place-can-africa-draw-lessons-from-brazil-on-how-it-develops-its-livestock-sector/
Today's events at #COP30.
🌍 Join us in our journey to a future for sustainable livestock 🐄 to find out:
🐐 What does a just transition mean for livestock—one that includes equity, social justice & locally driven adaptation?
🌱 How will pastoralism & rangelands be part of global sustainability?
🌍 Join us in our journey to a future for sustainable livestock 🐄 to find out:
🐐 What does a just transition mean for livestock—one that includes equity, social justice & locally driven adaptation?
🌱 How will pastoralism & rangelands be part of global sustainability?
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Today's events at #COP30.
🌍 Join us in our journey to a future for sustainable livestock 🐄 to find out:
🐐 What does a just transition mean for livestock—one that includes equity, social justice & locally driven adaptation?
🌱 How will pastoralism & rangelands be part of global sustainability?
🌍 Join us in our journey to a future for sustainable livestock 🐄 to find out:
🐐 What does a just transition mean for livestock—one that includes equity, social justice & locally driven adaptation?
🌱 How will pastoralism & rangelands be part of global sustainability?
Attending #COP30? Follow us to find out what research we're doing to create sustainable livestock practices in response to #climatechange.
#ILRIClimateStories
#ILRIClimateStories
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Attending #COP30? Follow us to find out what research we're doing to create sustainable livestock practices in response to #climatechange.
#ILRIClimateStories
#ILRIClimateStories
At this year's COP30, the ALive4Climate Alliance comes together to highlight how sustainable livestock can benefit adaptation efforts whilst cutting emissions.
🎫 Find our events here: https://whylivestockmatter.org/cop30
🌐 About the Alliance: https://whylivestockmatter.org/alive-4-climate-alliance
🎫 Find our events here: https://whylivestockmatter.org/cop30
🌐 About the Alliance: https://whylivestockmatter.org/alive-4-climate-alliance
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
At this year's COP30, the ALive4Climate Alliance comes together to highlight how sustainable livestock can benefit adaptation efforts whilst cutting emissions.
🎫 Find our events here: https://whylivestockmatter.org/cop30
🌐 About the Alliance: https://whylivestockmatter.org/alive-4-climate-alliance
🎫 Find our events here: https://whylivestockmatter.org/cop30
🌐 About the Alliance: https://whylivestockmatter.org/alive-4-climate-alliance
Join our regional dialogue on the EAT-Lancet 2.0 Report on 3 Nov 2025 as we examine how livestock contributes towards Africa’s path to healthy and sustainable food systems.
Register here: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/EeDJ16hyR_mhp_G4vaplOg
Register here: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/EeDJ16hyR_mhp_G4vaplOg
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Join our regional dialogue on the EAT-Lancet 2.0 Report on 3 Nov 2025 as we examine how livestock contributes towards Africa’s path to healthy and sustainable food systems.
Register here: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/EeDJ16hyR_mhp_G4vaplOg
Register here: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/EeDJ16hyR_mhp_G4vaplOg
What does it take to build Africa’s next generation of One Health leaders?
Join the conversation on training, impact & innovation across sector at the OHRECA close-out webinar — 27 Oct | 2:00–3:30 PM EAT
Register: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82kUrqHoRJi8vE5aTsnWlA
Join the conversation on training, impact & innovation across sector at the OHRECA close-out webinar — 27 Oct | 2:00–3:30 PM EAT
Register: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82kUrqHoRJi8vE5aTsnWlA
October 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
What does it take to build Africa’s next generation of One Health leaders?
Join the conversation on training, impact & innovation across sector at the OHRECA close-out webinar — 27 Oct | 2:00–3:30 PM EAT
Register: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82kUrqHoRJi8vE5aTsnWlA
Join the conversation on training, impact & innovation across sector at the OHRECA close-out webinar — 27 Oct | 2:00–3:30 PM EAT
Register: https://ilri-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_82kUrqHoRJi8vE5aTsnWlA
The 9th International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (#GGAA2025) kicked off on 5 Oct in Nairobi.
Through the week delegates will explore the latest research shaping the future of livestock systems.
🔗 See the full program: ggaaconference.org & follow us on social media for updates.
Through the week delegates will explore the latest research shaping the future of livestock systems.
🔗 See the full program: ggaaconference.org & follow us on social media for updates.
October 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The 9th International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (#GGAA2025) kicked off on 5 Oct in Nairobi.
Through the week delegates will explore the latest research shaping the future of livestock systems.
🔗 See the full program: ggaaconference.org & follow us on social media for updates.
Through the week delegates will explore the latest research shaping the future of livestock systems.
🔗 See the full program: ggaaconference.org & follow us on social media for updates.
Act now: You, Me, Community. Rabies is 100% preventable—but only if we act together. Scan the QR code to learn how you can protect your loved ones and support a rabies-free future.
#WorldRabiesDay #OneHealth #EndRabies #Zeroby30
#WorldRabiesDay #OneHealth #EndRabies #Zeroby30
September 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Act now: You, Me, Community. Rabies is 100% preventable—but only if we act together. Scan the QR code to learn how you can protect your loved ones and support a rabies-free future.
#WorldRabiesDay #OneHealth #EndRabies #Zeroby30
#WorldRabiesDay #OneHealth #EndRabies #Zeroby30
Feed is the #1 challenge in poultry production. At ILRI’s poultry facility, we’re testing Black Soldier Fly larvae as a sustainable, low-cost, high-protein feed alternative for farmers.
Contact [email protected] & [email protected] to scale this innovation together!
#HatchingKnowledge
Contact [email protected] & [email protected] to scale this innovation together!
#HatchingKnowledge
September 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Feed is the #1 challenge in poultry production. At ILRI’s poultry facility, we’re testing Black Soldier Fly larvae as a sustainable, low-cost, high-protein feed alternative for farmers.
Contact [email protected] & [email protected] to scale this innovation together!
#HatchingKnowledge
Contact [email protected] & [email protected] to scale this innovation together!
#HatchingKnowledge
ILRI and partners have improved the Ethiopian Tilili chicken to perform well in tough conditions and diseases 👇
#HatchingKnowledge
#HatchingKnowledge
September 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
ILRI and partners have improved the Ethiopian Tilili chicken to perform well in tough conditions and diseases 👇
#HatchingKnowledge
#HatchingKnowledge
Join us at #ClimateWeekNYC 2025 on 23 Sept for a powerful discussion answering how we can address climate through animal health.
#animalhealth #climate #onehealth
#animalhealth #climate #onehealth
September 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Join us at #ClimateWeekNYC 2025 on 23 Sept for a powerful discussion answering how we can address climate through animal health.
#animalhealth #climate #onehealth
#animalhealth #climate #onehealth
Capacity and innovation in numbers. Here’s how the ILRI poultry facility contributes to shaping poultry systems in Africa and beyond!
#HatchingKnowledge
#HatchingKnowledge
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Capacity and innovation in numbers. Here’s how the ILRI poultry facility contributes to shaping poultry systems in Africa and beyond!
#HatchingKnowledge
#HatchingKnowledge
Is livestock research in Africa where it is supposed to be?
No, says ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng in a recent interview for Nature Africa.
No, says ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng in a recent interview for Nature Africa.
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Is livestock research in Africa where it is supposed to be?
No, says ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng in a recent interview for Nature Africa.
No, says ILRI DG Appolinaire Djikeng in a recent interview for Nature Africa.
Men and women face different restrictions in livestock farming. Is it better to work around existing barriers, or transform them?
ILRI research shows a combined approach leads to greater empowerment and more positive changes for women.
ILRI research shows a combined approach leads to greater empowerment and more positive changes for women.
September 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Men and women face different restrictions in livestock farming. Is it better to work around existing barriers, or transform them?
ILRI research shows a combined approach leads to greater empowerment and more positive changes for women.
ILRI research shows a combined approach leads to greater empowerment and more positive changes for women.
On 2 September, ILRI's Siboniso Moyo, Namukolo Covic, and Abdrahman Wane will join the IDB and CGIAR's “Partnership for Impact” session. They'll share insights on building resilient, inclusive, climate-smart food systems for Africa.
#AFSF2025
📍 1600–1900 hours | press conference room
#AFSF2025
📍 1600–1900 hours | press conference room
August 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On 2 September, ILRI's Siboniso Moyo, Namukolo Covic, and Abdrahman Wane will join the IDB and CGIAR's “Partnership for Impact” session. They'll share insights on building resilient, inclusive, climate-smart food systems for Africa.
#AFSF2025
📍 1600–1900 hours | press conference room
#AFSF2025
📍 1600–1900 hours | press conference room
CGIAR Chief Scientist Sandra Milach delivering opening remarks at the @CGIAR x @TAAT event #AFSF2025 #Foodsystems
August 31, 2025 at 10:11 AM
CGIAR Chief Scientist Sandra Milach delivering opening remarks at the @CGIAR x @TAAT event #AFSF2025 #Foodsystems
Don't miss a line-up of top speakers for our co-hosted event 'Breaking Silos - Implementing the CAADP Kampala Strategy' on 1 Sept, 1730-1930 GMT, at #AFSF2025 #WhyLivestockMatter
August 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Don't miss a line-up of top speakers for our co-hosted event 'Breaking Silos - Implementing the CAADP Kampala Strategy' on 1 Sept, 1730-1930 GMT, at #AFSF2025 #WhyLivestockMatter
On 1 Sept our first co-hosted event at #AFSF2025 will explore the next steps of the #CAADP Kampala Declaration, Africa’s bold commitment to transforming its agri-food systems by 2035. #WhyLivestockMatter @cgiar.org
August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On 1 Sept our first co-hosted event at #AFSF2025 will explore the next steps of the #CAADP Kampala Declaration, Africa’s bold commitment to transforming its agri-food systems by 2035. #WhyLivestockMatter @cgiar.org
A promising African swine fever vaccine by the USDA & ILRI protects pigs against some strains of the virus found in #Africa.
https://www.ilri.org/news/new-african-swine-fever-vaccine-shows-promise-against-some-virus-strains-highlights-challenges
https://www.ilri.org/news/new-african-swine-fever-vaccine-shows-promise-against-some-virus-strains-highlights-challenges
August 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A promising African swine fever vaccine by the USDA & ILRI protects pigs against some strains of the virus found in #Africa.
https://www.ilri.org/news/new-african-swine-fever-vaccine-shows-promise-against-some-virus-strains-highlights-challenges
https://www.ilri.org/news/new-african-swine-fever-vaccine-shows-promise-against-some-virus-strains-highlights-challenges
Africa’s ambitious youth could feed the future through agriculture, says Hailemariam Dessalegn, Former Prime Minister of #Ethiopia.
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/africas-youth-have-a-growing-appetite-for-change-agrifood-systems-can-feed-their-ambitions/ #AFSForum2025
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/africas-youth-have-a-growing-appetite-for-change-agrifood-systems-can-feed-their-ambitions/ #AFSForum2025
August 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Africa’s ambitious youth could feed the future through agriculture, says Hailemariam Dessalegn, Former Prime Minister of #Ethiopia.
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/africas-youth-have-a-growing-appetite-for-change-agrifood-systems-can-feed-their-ambitions/ #AFSForum2025
https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/africas-youth-have-a-growing-appetite-for-change-agrifood-systems-can-feed-their-ambitions/ #AFSForum2025
ILRI senior principal scientist @hungnguyen-viet.bsky.social will be a keynote speaker at the 22nd Annual Southern African Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine #SASVEPM Congress 2025, 20-22 August 2025.
https://sasvepm.org/22nd-annual-sasvepm-congress-2025/ #OneHealth
https://sasvepm.org/22nd-annual-sasvepm-congress-2025/ #OneHealth
August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ILRI senior principal scientist @hungnguyen-viet.bsky.social will be a keynote speaker at the 22nd Annual Southern African Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine #SASVEPM Congress 2025, 20-22 August 2025.
https://sasvepm.org/22nd-annual-sasvepm-congress-2025/ #OneHealth
https://sasvepm.org/22nd-annual-sasvepm-congress-2025/ #OneHealth
Invest in livestock for better lives.
Farm animals are pathways to more—and more nourishing—foods, to more promising livelihoods and livable incomes, to better human health and to healthier environments.
Farm animals are pathways to more—and more nourishing—foods, to more promising livelihoods and livable incomes, to better human health and to healthier environments.
August 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Invest in livestock for better lives.
Farm animals are pathways to more—and more nourishing—foods, to more promising livelihoods and livable incomes, to better human health and to healthier environments.
Farm animals are pathways to more—and more nourishing—foods, to more promising livelihoods and livable incomes, to better human health and to healthier environments.
CGIAR scientists are looking for plants that could feed ruminant livestock well and produce lower methane emissions. The goal is to help build a more food-secure future in the Global South, and contribute to the Global Methane Pledge.
www.ilri.org/news/can-we-...
@bioversityciat.bsky.social
www.ilri.org/news/can-we-...
@bioversityciat.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
CGIAR scientists are looking for plants that could feed ruminant livestock well and produce lower methane emissions. The goal is to help build a more food-secure future in the Global South, and contribute to the Global Methane Pledge.
www.ilri.org/news/can-we-...
@bioversityciat.bsky.social
www.ilri.org/news/can-we-...
@bioversityciat.bsky.social
Congratulations to the winners of the ILRI CapDev Challenge pitching contest! This program is shaping future science leaders by teaching them to turn research into powerful messages.
Read the full story: www.ilri.org/news/and-win...
#Innovation #FutureLeaders #Agriculture #SustainableDevelopment
Read the full story: www.ilri.org/news/and-win...
#Innovation #FutureLeaders #Agriculture #SustainableDevelopment
August 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Congratulations to the winners of the ILRI CapDev Challenge pitching contest! This program is shaping future science leaders by teaching them to turn research into powerful messages.
Read the full story: www.ilri.org/news/and-win...
#Innovation #FutureLeaders #Agriculture #SustainableDevelopment
Read the full story: www.ilri.org/news/and-win...
#Innovation #FutureLeaders #Agriculture #SustainableDevelopment