AGNES AFRICA

Strengthening Capacities to Access Climate Adaptation Finance for Climate-Resilient Livestock Production Systems in Kenya
2025-11-20
AGNES, in collaboration with the Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and supported by GIZ Kenya, convened a highly successful Breakfast Meeting on private sector engagement for investment opportunities in Kenya’s livestock systems. The turnout, the depth of discussion, and the clarity of shared priorities demonstrated one thing: the future of livestock resilience in Kenya will be co-created through meaningful public–private partnerships.

The meeting opened with a strong call to action from the AGNES Team Lead Dr. George Wamukoya (OGW), who reminded participants that Kenya must begin treating agriculture as a business. This sentiment set the tone for a candid discussion on why climate-resilient livestock systems require deliberate investment, innovation, and coordinated action. The breakfast discussions were centred around one pressing question: How can we make livestock resilience bankable, investable, and scalable?

The conversation transitioned into a discussion that uncovered both the challenges and untapped potential:
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) through Khalif Abbey of Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) shared that Kenya lost livestock worth KES 25.2 billion (2022–2024) due to climate-related impacts, an urgent wake-up call for joint action to de-risk the sector through collaboration between government, private sector, and development partners.

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) represented by Mr. David Njuguna of Co-Operative bank reminded us that “banks don’t run away from agriculture — they run from how it’s packaged.” With better framing around employment creation and value chain linkages, agriculture financing can attract more capital. The CEO of KBA also acknowledged that most bankers require capacity building in this climate smart agriculture.

CKL Africa (Coopers K-Brands) through it’s Country Director Mr Mucai Kunyiha emphasized that “markets are more resilient when there are more suppliers.” Therefore, the focus must be on transforming smallholders into commercial producers.

Rhoda Rubaiza from Zep-Re underscored that de-risking requires building trust with farmers, yet there’s growing openness among livestock keepers to insure their herds, a promising shift in mindset.

Across all perspectives, one message echoed clearly: we are not competing; we are collaborating. Because climate resilience, just like peace, is a precondition for investment.

As Kenya works to build climate-smart and resilient livestock systems, these conversations are just the beginning. The private sector holds the missing link, and the momentum from this dialogue shows that the willingness to unlock it is already here.

Strengthening Capacities to Access Climate Adaptation Finance for Climate-Resilient Livestock Production Systems in Zambia
2025-12-08
Successful Breakfast Meeting on Climate-Resilient Livestock Systems in Zambia 🐄
We’re excited to share the success of the Breakfast Meeting on Investment Opportunities for Climate-Resilient Livestock Systems in Zambia! The meeting provided a valuable space for engagement with the private sector on investment opportunities and barriers limiting growth in Zambia’s livestock systems.
The objective of the meeting was clear: to explore how the private sector can contribute to overcoming the challenges faced by Zambia’s livestock sector and help unlock opportunities for growth and resilience.
Key Highlights:
✅ Public-Private Partnerships: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, emphasized that addressing the impacts of climate change — such as droughts, floods, and heat stress — requires collective efforts from both the public and private sectors.
✅ Investment Opportunities: We explored ways to expand infrastructure and invest in climate-smart technologies to strengthen Zambia’s livestock value chain.
✅ Livestock Insurance: A crucial topic discussed was the need for livestock insurance as a safeguard for smallholder farmers, providing financial protection against climate-induced risks.
✅ Actionable Next Steps: Provided valuable insights on the barriers to investment and strategies to drive sector transformation.
The meeting set the stage for continued collaboration to build a more sustainable, resilient livestock sector in Zambia. We look forward to turning the discussions into concrete actions that will drive growth and improve food security for Zambia’s smallholder farmers.

Breakfast Meeting on Engagement with the Private Sector on Investment Opportunities for Climate-resilient Livestock Systems in Nigeria
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Breakfast Meeting on Engagement with the Private Sector on Investment Opportunities for Climate-resilient Livestock Systems in Nigeria

The Breakfast Meeting on Private Sector Engagement on Investment Opportunities for Climate-Resilient Livestock Systems in Nigeria took place today in Abuja, bringing together an exceptional mix of voices across the livestock value chain. Organized by the AGNES in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, and with the support of GIZ, the meeting convened Nigeria’s private-sector actors, public institutions, researchers, financial institutions, farmer associations, and development partners for a forward-looking dialogue on strengthening resilience in the sector.

Dr George Wamukoya, OGW, the AGNES Team Lead, set the scene with opening reflections on the importance of collaboration between government, the private sector, and development partners to unlock the next level of growth and resilience in Nigeria’s livestock systems.
The Honourable Minister of Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, officially opened the meeting, reaffirming the government’s commitment to reforms that support innovation, investment, and inclusive sector transformation. Following the opening session, the meeting transitioned into the first thematic discussion, beginning with a deep dive into research and innovation across the livestock value chains, and the finance, investment and derisking opportunities.

Panel Session 1: Research, Technologies and Innovations in the Livestock Value Chains
Panellists from NAPRI, NVRI, CODARAN, PAN, FIPAN, and NABG explored:
🔹 The future of livestock systems under a changing climate
🔹 Emerging research and innovations ready for scaling
🔹 Technologies that enhance economic sustainability and resilience
🔹 Regulatory and financial barriers that must be addressed for livestock transformation

Panel Session 2: Finance, Investment & Insurance
Leaders from BOA, CIBN, NAMB, DBN, NADF, and NAIC discussed:
🔹 What makes livestock projects bankable
🔹 Lessons from climate-smart investment initiatives
🔹 How financial institutions can strengthen their preparedness
🔹 Innovative de-risking and insurance solutions
A strong message emerged throughout the meeting: collaborative action is essential to building a more resilient, innovative, and competitive livestock sector for Nigeria.

LIVESTOCK SECTOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-01-22 17:00

THE PRE-SB64 AGNES STRATEGY MEETING
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-17
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion, AUDA-NEPAD and the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) will convene the Pre-SB64 Strategy Meeting on 16th and 17th April 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting is designed to provide a platform for African negotiators and experts to reflect on ongoing negotiations under the agriculture and gender streams, align priorities, and develop a strategic approach ahead of the 64th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB 64) stipulated to take place from June 8–18, 2026, in Bonn, Germany.
