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COP29 continues this week, and Global Dairy Platform Executive Director Donald Moore is speaking at several events, including:?? -“From Pasture to Plate: Livestock’s Role in the Evolving Voluntary Carbon Market”?on November 19. -"Differentiated but Shared Responsibilities on Methane: Centering Farmers in Accelerating Mitigation in Livestock" on November 19. -“Sustainable Strategies for Dairy, Beef, and Rice Sectors: Efforts to Cut Methane Emissions” on November 20, which is an official side event GDP has organized in conjunction with the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) and the Republic of Uruguay.

The dairy sector's continued dedication to sustainability aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals is expressed in a statement released today by Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) as COP29 started this week in Baku, Azerbaijan. Today, GDP Executive Director Donald Moore participated in a COP29 panel discussion, “Decarbonizing Food Value Chains: Transformative Financing for Rice, Dairy, & Beef Sectors to Reduce Methane,” at the CGIAR Pavilion, discussing the sector’s commitment to environmental progress, as exemplified in Pathways to Dairy Net Zero.

Lots of updates in the new Pathways to Dairy Net Zero (P2DNZ) Q4 Bulletin, including insights from Climate Week NYC; the announcement of the Future Fit Dairy Initiative at NOURISH 2024; and events slated for COP29 this month.

We appreciated the opportunity to have SAI Platform and the other companies involved in the Future Fit Dairy Initiative (FFDI) announce it at our NOURISH event last month. FFDI is an important step in the regenerative agriculture transition in Europe and is a great example of how companies are advancing on the ambitious goals of Pathways to Dairy Net Zero. We look forward to hearing more about its progress in the years to come.

In the new GDP Bulletin, learn more about a just released report on the global socio-economic impact of the dairy sector; GDP's annual meeting and NOURISH events; activities at Climate Week NYC; and plans for side events at COP29.

GDP has released its October Perspective Paper, "Extending the Health Span: The Role of Dairy in Healthy Aging." As the world’s population ages, there is increased likelihood for falls, fractures, and reduced functional independence, which puts a strain on healthcare systems. The Perspective Paper summarizes new findings from a randomized controlled trial conducted by Dr. Sandra Iuliano and colleagues, which was also presented at GDP’s most recent quarterly nutrition webinar. They demonstrated that by feeding recommended servings of milk, cheese and yogurt daily, older adults maintained lean mass, experienced significantly fewer falls and fractures, and had no change to cardiometabolic risk. Further, the intervention resulted in healthcare cost savings.?

Dairy’s role as an accessible, affordable, and nutrient-dense food took center stage during this #WorldMilkDay celebration. Have you checked our report on the 2024 activities? bit.ly/MilkDay2024 #EnjoyDairy

Are you a beef or dairy producer? Did you know you could maximize your farm’s potential with carbon credits? Do you work with livestock organizations or smallholder farmers? Do you want to empower them to access carbon markets and capture the growing livestock carbon credits opportunity in Africa? Join the Global Dairy Platform for a regional event focused on unlocking the carbon credit potential in the livestock sector in Africa by filling the pre-registration form here: https://lnkd.in/g8kWvVYq This event will serve as a key step toward a global convening in Q3/Q4 2025, where we aim to share an activation plan for livestock carbon markets. Representatives from leading global organizations will be present as we demonstrate the potential of livestock carbon projects and build awareness among the world’s largest carbon credit buyers.

This #WorldFoodDay, we acknowledge the immense role of the dairy sector in feeding more than 6 billion people with essential and nutritious food. ???? Together, let’s sustain this pillar of balanced diets for a better life and future for all! #RightToFood #EnjoyDiary

Thanks to GDP Dairy Ambassador and New Mexico (U.S) dairy farmer Tara Vander Dussen, who helped build awareness of #PathwaysToDairyNetZero while speaking at the 29th Session of the Committee on Agriculture of FAO this month. She highlighted the need for access to finance and grants for farmers to advance #sustainability: “This is a long-term investment for farmers and the entire value chain,” said Vander Dussen, who takes sustainability-focused steps such as producing green energy to power her farm and uses technology to monitor the health of her cows. Vander Dussen is also pictured with her daughter, Gwenevere, and FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol.