Consumers as Catalyst: Driving Change in Livestock and Food Systems – 9 July 2025

Consumers as Catalyst:
Driving Change in Livestock and Food Systems
9 July 2025, 14:30-15:40 (CEST)
Zoom Link: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817513760152/WN_RvF338jdSMuaPjAbvzEg7A#/registration

As demand for animal-sourced foods continues to grow, consumers play an increasingly powerful role in shaping the future of the livestock sector. This webinar will explore what consumers need to consider making informed choices and be transformative drivers in the transition towards more sustainable livestock and food systems. The discussion will highlight the consequences of consumer choices in shaping livestock sector contributions to strengthening food security, improving nutrition, and reducing environmental impacts. This webinar is part of the Sustainable Livestock Transformation webinar series leading up to the 2025 Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in September.

Agenda
Moderator: Nicole De Paula, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub

14:30-14:35: Welcoming remarks
. Thanawat Tiensin, FAO Assistant Director-General, Director of the Animal Production and Health Division and Chief Veterinarian

14:35-15:05: Keynote presentations
• Giulia Listorti, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
• Emma Garnett, University of Oxford
• Lin Zhou, Institute of Food and Nutrition Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China

15:05-15:35: Panel discussion
• Sarah Ashanut Ossiya, African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
• Ana Islas Ramos, Nutrition officer, Food and Nutrition Division (FAO)

15:35-15:40 Closing remarks
• Nicole De Paula, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub
Register here: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817513760152/WN_RvF338jdSMuaPjAbvzEg7A#/registration