Current Affair 1:

Experts at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity have urged the inclusion of local and locally adapted livestock in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).

Why local and locally adapted livestock are important?

1. Local livestock provides numerous benefits, from promoting soil health to supporting plant diversity.
2. Indigenous breeds are particularly important for climate resilience.
3. Additionally, local livestock are crucial for community livelihoods and food security. They provide income, nutrition, and agricultural support for smallholder farmers and pastoralists.
4. Including livestock in biodiversity action plans would not only preserve local species but also mitigate methane emissions, a major environmental concern associated with intensive livestock farming.
5. Indigenous livestock produce fewer emissions due to their smaller size and adaptation to local feed sources, unlike larger, imported breeds that require more feed and resources, raising emission levels.

 

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