Staff Correspondent
The U.S. Embassy Dhaka’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching its new
Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock project recently to enhance efficiency, promote climate resilience,
and foster sustainable innovations in the livestock sector. USDA through the Food for Progress Programi
is investing over $34 million in this project over five years and will work closely with the Ministry of
Fisheries and Livestock and the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute to achieve sustainable results.
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change. The United States is
committed to supporting Bangladesh implement climate-smart agricultural practices to help Bangladesh
adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. This innovative new project will significantly boost
livestock productivity, improve market access, and implement climate-smart practices across 16
targeted districts, ultimately benefiting over 250,000 livestock farmers. The project will introduce
advanced production technologies, improve animal health, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
aligning with Bangladesh’s national climate goals. By linking producers to end buyers and increasing
access to investment capital, the project aims to grow livestock sales by $940 million over its five-year
period.
“We are excited to launch this innovative project. This project will simultaneously help small holder
livestock producers increase production and improve their livelihoods, while also reducing methane
emissions. This will show that climate change adaptation and mitigation do not need to come at a cost
to agricultural production,” said USDA Agricultural Attache Sarah Gilleski.
The USDA Climate Smart Livestock project is implemented by ACDI/VOCA.
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