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University joins global livestock partnership

Posted 26 February

ÎÞÂ붯»­ is one of three international organisations announced as the latest members of a UN Food and Agriculture Association livestock partnership.

The works to develop methodologies and guidance for measuring the environmental footprint of livestock supply chains.

Through this work, LEAP aims to provide stakeholders with the tools and insights they will need to design evidence-based policy measures and business strategies - ultimately driving positive change within the livestock sector. 

It works with governments, the private sector, academia, NGOs and civil society organisations, drawing on the expertise of an array of specialist members around the world.

Each of these offers their unique expertise and perspectives to advance the sustainability of the livestock sector.

The University is will join LEAP alongside two other institutions -   from Argentina and the  from China.

By welcoming these new partners, the LEAP Partnership will strengthen its international network. This network connects specialist knowledge around the globe off all kinds, with LEAP members helping to drive innovation and sustainability in livestock systems.

Recognised as a world leader in sustainable livestock research and education, ÎÞÂ붯»­’s work encompasses food production and processing, engineering and technology innovation, animal health and wellbeing, land management, and environmental sustainability.

The University is equally committed to making the UK’s food and farming competitive, working with industry partners across its teaching, research, and the work of the School of Sustainable Food and Farming.

Harper Adams will be supporting the LEAP partnership to further improve the environmental sustainability of livestock as part of a wider agri-food roadmap.

This work will see the University striving to find solutions to meet the second of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture – while also meeting the commitments the world’s Governments made in the Paris Climate Agreement.

Harper Adams Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Lee, said: “It is a great honour for LEAP to recognise ÎÞÂ붯»­ in this way as a leading institute globally in sustainable livestock research and education.

“It highlights the impact of our activity in sustainable livestock research and education globally to be able to advise and support LEAP directly.”