Webinar: Animal-Source Foods in a Changing World: Regional Livestock Implications from EAT-Lancet 2.0
K. Dhanji (ILRI)
Join us for a discussion exploring the new EAT-Lancet Commission report and the updated Planetary Health Diet featuring co-authors Mario Herrero and Daniel Mason D'Croz, followed by a conversation with members of the LD4D Steering Committee.
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In this special webinar, EAT-Lancet 2.0 co-authors Mario Herrero and Daniel Mason D’Croz (Cornell University Food Systems and Global Change) will dive into the latest evidence on the role of livestock and animal-source foods in sustainable, healthy diets across different regions. Mario and Daniel led the modelling workstream for the EAT-Lancet Commission, bringing together complex data and analysis from a team of over 50 scientists worldwide.
The report addresses the critical question: "How can we feed a growing population without destroying the planet and people's health?" Its recommendations include specific adjustments for optimal consumption of animal-source foods tailored to regional contexts, with implications for the livestock sector in low- and middle-income countries, where animal agriculture plays a vital role in nutrition security, livelihoods, and economic development. The updated report incorporates new livestock production data, regional variations in animal-source food consumption patterns, and evidence on the role of animal agriculture in different food systems.
Speakers
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Mario Herrero
Position Professor, Global DevelopmentMario Herrero is a professor in the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Science Department of Global Development and the director of Food Systems & Global Change. His research focuses on increasing the sustainability of food systems for the benefit of humans and ecosystems. He works in the areas of food systems and the environment, climate mitigation and adaptation, livestock systems, true cost of food, sustainability metrics, and healthy and sustainable diets. In 2024, Herrero was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, is a highly-cited researcher according to the Web of Science, and is in the top 10 of Reuters list of most influential climate change scientists.
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Daniel Mason D'Croz
Position Research associate, Global DevelopmentAs a senior research associate in Global Development at Cornell University, Daniel Mason-D’Croz focuses on how to achieve healthy and sustainable food systems around the world. His research revolves around assessing the impacts of climate change, the health and environmental consequences of current and future diets, and efforts to identify vulnerabilities in food systems. He applies mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches to better understand the complexity and uncertainty of the world we inhabit with the goal of embedding this understanding in decision-making processes. An economic and foresight modeler, he has led IFPRI’s IMPACT modeling team, and has helped to update GTEM, a global integrated assessment model, for CSIRO and ABARES in Australia.
Roundtable discussion
Following the presentation, members of the LD4D Steering Committee will lead a discussion with Mario and Daniel on the report's approach to livestock data, key findings on animal-source foods, and recommendations for livestock sector development in low-and middle-income countries. There will also be an opportunity for audience questions - please share your question when registering.
Discussion panel
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Shirley Tarawali
Position Assistant Director General, ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute)Shirley Tarawali is Assistant Director General at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI, Kenya) a CGIAR centre. Shirley’s portfolio includes representation, engagement within ILRI and beyond to support sustainable livestock contributions to the wider development agenda. Shirley has over 35 years’ experience implementing and leading livestock research for development, including in senior leadership, and has authored or contributed to over 100 publications. She holds a PhD in Plant Science from the University of London.
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Dai Harvey
Position Technical Director, Land O'Lakes Venture37David “Dai” Harvey has over 30 years’ experience working in the Global South, both in primary production and market development. In his current role, Dai is providing technical, and management oversight for all types of agricultural projects across East and Southern Africa and the Caucuses. Dai is passionate about creating opportunities for improving access for consumers to safe nutritious food and endeavouring to ensure farmers capture more of the end value. He is currently serving his second term as Vice President for Africa on World Jersey Cattle Bureau.
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Latifah Abdulkarin
Position Program Manager, Sahel ConsultingDr. Latifah Abdulkarim is a veterinarian and development professional with deep expertise in sustainable livestock systems. She leads design and implementation of programs that aim to improve livelihood and production of women across in the poultry value chain. She also leads advocacy campaigns across Nigeria to promote responsible antimicrobial use, reaching over 20,000 farmers through a grassroots approach. Dr. Abdulkarim designs gender-responsive and climate-smart livestock programs that incorporate sustainability into farm-level practices. She is also a Board Member, Alliance for Sustainable Livestock.
