Building Climate Resilience Across Agrifood Systems

More than 100 experts met in Rome from 2–5 June 2026 to review the latest evidence on agriculture, food systems and climate change for the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report. For the dairy sector, the conclusions reinforce the need to address productivity, resilience and emissions together across the value chain. Key priorities include enteric methane reduction, improved manure and nutrient management, climate-adapted forage systems, efficient water and land use, and reduced food loss and waste. Experts stressed that mitigation measures must be evaluated alongside impacts on milk supply, farm viability, animal health and welfare, biodiversity and nutrition security. They also highlighted the importance of locally tailored adaptation, stronger policy coherence, access to finance and robust metrics to guide implementation. The meeting confirmed that science-based, system-level action is essential for a lower-emissions, climate-resilient dairy industry.

The DSF will be tracking developments closely.  Read more about the meeting with the report of the FAO-IPCC Expert Meeting on Agriculture and Food from IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin here.