Private sector roundtable on climate action in Egypt's livestock and dairy sectors

FAO, SCALA programme

Private sector roundtable on climate action in Egypt's livestock and dairy sectors

Country workshop report, April 2024

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Cairo, Egypt ;

Pages 28

Author FAO, SCALA programme

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Full item page

Synopsis (short abstract) FAO organized a roundtable with the Egyptian dairy industry in Cairo to discuss the impacts of climate change and to discuss how joint action can enable and accelerate the implementation of agrifood priorities in Egypt. The aim of the meeting was to explore how livestock and dairy sector actors are affected by climate change, what climate-friendly practices they are pursuing, what barriers exist to implementing such practices, and what kind of support is needed to encourage them to invest in climate action. The discussion aimed to survey financing options available from investors and financiers to support climate change adaptation and mitigation actions in the livestock and dairy subsectors in Egypt. Stakeholders such as producers, associations, cooperatives, feed manufacturers and companies in the dairy value chain, highlighted climate-related challenges such as the impact of heat stress on the dairy industry and livestock, as well as the increased costs due to climate-induced changes in price of input, feeds, amongst others. Private sector stakeholders also shared innovative practices that companies are adopting to mitigate emissions.This report is a summary of the discussions and recommendations from stakeholders that participated in the meeting.

Language English

Related items

Showing items related by metadata.

Policy brief

Strengthening gender-responsive climate policies and actions in the livestock sector 2022

Also available in:

No results found.

About 600 million of the world’s poorest households keep livestock as an essential source of income and food production to manage risk, store wealth and build up assets. However, women face several constraints to ownership and decision-making power in the sector. Scaling up culturally acceptable and locally available solutions requires government intervention through intentional policies that can empower women. Further, more funds should be allocated to replicate successful gender-responsive and transformative projects and identify entry points to mainstream gender considerations into livestock policies. This brief showcases promising research and innovation, particularly from countries engaged through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism (FMM) 149 project. India and Botswana are highlighted as examples to inform policymakers and guide gender-responsive, climate-smart investments and policies in countries’ livestock sectors. This brief is part of a series. Other briefs on climate-smart agriculture, agrifood value chains, and aquaculture and fisheries are available.
Book (stand-alone)
Manual for climate investments of the private sector
Strengthening country capacities for climate change adaptation and mitigation and finalization of country work programme for the Republic of North Macedonia
2022

Also available in:

Macedonian

This handbook was prepared by the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, in the framework of the Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory support project “Strengthening country capacities for climate change adaptation and mitigation and finalization of Country Work Programme for the Republic of North Macedonia”, as part of the systematic efforts conducted by the Organization to support the Republic of North Macedonia in the implementation of its commitments in the context of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, focusing particularly on the areas of the FAO mandate. The handbook aims to provide guidance to state institutions, business associations and organizations, international organizations, development and commercial banks and private companies on the involvement of the private sector in climate action and climate investment.
Book (stand-alone)

Empowering women in Egypt's livestock and dairy subsectors
A gender-transformative approach to climate resilience and economic inclusion
2025

Also available in:

No results found.

This report, titled Empowering women in Egypt's livestock and dairy subsectors – A gender-transformative approach to climate resilience and economic inclusion, investigates the critical role of women in Egypt’s livestock and dairy industries amidst escalating climate change pressures. It provides an in-depth gender analysis, focusing on women’s economic participation, challenges, and climate adaptation strategies within these vital agricultural subsectors. While the study acknowledges the importance of household power dynamics and social norms, its primary focus is on resource access and women's roles as foundational elements for broader gender-transformative change aimed at dismantling systemic inequalities.The research primarily aims to assess the gender-specific impacts of climate change on Egypt’s livestock and dairy subsectors. It seeks to pinpoint barriers to women's effective engagement in climate-related initiatives and to propose gender-sensitive adaptation strategies. Specific objectives include evaluating women’s access to resources, their decision-making authority and adaptive capacities, as well as formulating evidence-based policy recommendations to advance gender equity in climate resilience programmes.