Strengthening the alignment between NDC commitments and robust livestock GHG inventory methodologies is essential for transparent reporting, accessing climate finance, and informing effective mitigation planning. 

Held on the 28^th of May 2026, the African Climate Action Partnership (AfCAP), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), co-convened a session on “Pathways for Implementing Livestock NDC Commitment in Africa”.  

This session provided an overview of the current state of livestock‑specific targets in African countries’ latest NDCs and examined how many countries include mitigation and adaptation measures, the types of measures being prioritised, and where critical gaps and opportunities remain. The session concluded by outlining practical ways countries can translate enhanced inventories into credible NDC targets that unlock new pathways for climate action and implementation. 

“We need credible NDC targets but we also need strong MRVs. This is very important and this can be achieved through coordination, what we call institutional arrangement, but also through engaging many countries on this as most countries tend not to commit because they cannot analyse. It makes sense because you cannot reduce what you cannot measure.” – Aimable Uwizeye (FAO)  

The session was moderated Sihle Poyo, Project Manager for the African Climate Action Partnership and featured speakers including: 

• Aimable Uwizeye (FAO) who presented on how national policy frameworks can support effective NDC implementation 

• Roy Bouwer (Programme Lead, African Climate Action Partnership) who presented on the status of livestock measures in African NDCs 

Access the presentations below: 

Watch the recording to discover practical ways countries can translate enhanced inventories into credible NDC targets: