November 5th and 6th, 2024 - Punta del Este, Uruguay

Program

Day 1
(Tuesday, November 5)

  • Accreditation

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  • Opening

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    Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries - Fernando Mattos
    FAO Director-General - Qu Dongyu (Video)
    FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for LAC - Mario Lubetkin
    Minister of Environment - Robert Bouvier
    Minister of Economy and Finance - Azucena Arbeleche
    President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay -Luis Lacalle Pou

I - Latin America and the Caribbean in a Global Context

  • The role of animal protein in the development of Latin America and its importance in global Food Security

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    The role of livestock in Latin American and Caribbean development
    Latin America and the Caribbean as a key partner in supplying animal protein to Asia.
    The need for nutritionally dense food in Southeast Asia and the role of animal protein in a growing population: A vision of public policies for development.
    The Case of Uruguay: Livestock as a driver of sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

  • Global and regional framework for sustainable livestock transformation

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    Changes in the global landscape of the livestock sector towards sustainability
    COAG Livestock Subcommittee
    Central American Agricultural Council (CAC)
    Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean - CODEGALAC

  • Lunch

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    Lunch (International Year of Camelids)
    SideEvent - Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Livestock - The Importance of Metrics for Estimating Global Warming

II - Improvements for Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Parallel Sessions: Improving Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Better Production

  • Sustainable and efficient livestock production systems

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    Prospects for Sustainable Livestock Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

Better Nutrition

  • Food of animal origin for nutrition and food security

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    The role of animal-source foods in healthy, sustainable and equitable diets

    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

Better Environ ment

  • Livestock solutions for a better environment

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    Livestock perspectives and innovations for a better environment

    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

Better Life

  • Resilient livelihoods through inclusive livestock farming

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    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

  • CoffeeBreak

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    ThanawatTiensin, Deputy Director General (ADG), Director of the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) and Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and Chief Veterinary Officer

    Moderated Panel: Sustainable Livestock for Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment and Better Life

  • Closing first day

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Day 2
(Wednesday, November 6)

III Action for sustainable livestock production

  • Policy Framework for Sustainable Livestock Transformation

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    Ministerial Panel: Led by Minister Fernando Mattos MGAP Uruguay
    Policies for the sustainable transformation of livestock farming: Striking a balance between development and environmental care. International negotiations and agreements

  • CoffeeBreak

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    CoffeeBreak

  • One Health: approach, governance, perspectives and challenges.

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    One Health as a tool for sustainable livestock development
    Quadripartite Panel (FAO-UNEP-WHO-WOHA) - Regional coordination and collaboration

  • Lunch (CODEGALAC Executive Meeting)

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    Lunch (IABA-IICA)

IV. Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Parallel Sessions: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Public policies

  • Public sector actions for sustainable livestock development. Public policies for regulation, promotion and sectoral public goods as tools.

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    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

Financing

  • Support mechanisms for the implementation of policies and strategies to stimulate the private sector towards a sustainable transformation of livestock production.

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    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

Applied science and technology transfer

  • Experience and actions in applied science and technology and the challenges in communication and transfer.

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    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

Private Sector

  • Vision of the private sector, its reality and short, medium and long term needs. Perspectives, gaps and challenges in a changing context.

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    Three country cases (60 min)
    Discussion (30 min)

  • CoffeeBreak

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  • Panel "Opportunities and Challenges for the Sustainable Transformation of Livestock".

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  • Sustainable Livestock Development: The importance of trade as a driving force

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V. Closing

  • Summary of the most relevant elements discussed at the Regional Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean

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    Mario Lubetkin - FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for LAC
    Fernando Mattos - Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries - Uruguay
    Conrado Ferber - President INAC

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