Beef cattle producers and environmental organizations team up on climate change solutions and launch new grassland initiative

Today, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) together with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hosted an independent pre-COP28 dialogue on climate adaptation through sustainable livestock systems. The event explored bridging the nexus of climate change and biodiversity loss through cross-cutting themes of sustainable production systems and food security as we discussed the implications of grasslands conversion and sustainable food production as we feed a growing population.

At the close of the event, our organizations were excited to highlight efforts currently underway on the Grasslands Conservation Initiative (GCI), an industry-led proposed initiative by CCA providing a multi-pronged approach to protect biodiversity, contribute to global food security and restore agricultural lands and habitats. This initiative is a leading example of the power of partnerships. By working with conservation partners like DUC, NCC, and Canada’s ranching community, we can deliver solutions that ensure grasslands remain a foundation for thriving communities and contributes to Canada’s biodiversity and climate goals. We must seize the opportunity to protect this valuable ecosystem by working collaboratively in a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach.