Hosted by ILRI and NIBIO, the five-day meeting (October 5–9, 2025) will showcase latest research, policy dialogue and field visits to advance GHG mitigation in animal agriculture
NAIROBI: The 9th International Greenhouse Gas and Animal Agriculture (GGAA2025) conference will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 5 to 9, 2025, bringing together leading scientists, policy advisers and practitioners to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from animal agriculture. Hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), the event promises a program that bridges cutting-edge science with practical on-farm solutions.
A program built for impact. Delegates can expect oral and poster sessions, plenary panels and technical workshops on GHG mitigation, measurement techniques, advanced modelling, lifecycle assessment and best on-farm practices. With more than 450 abstract submissions already received and the abstract submission now closed, GGAA2025 will highlight diverse, peer-reviewed work from across disciplines and geographies.
Policy, practice and field learning. The conference agenda emphasises policy relevance and practical uptake, offering sessions on how research can inform national and regional mitigation strategies. Optional field visits will take participants to farms, rangelands and national parks, including ILRI’s Kapiti Conservancy and Research Station on the outskirts of Nairobi, providing hands-on exposure to real-world management and measurement systems.
Networking and collaboration opportunities. GGAA2025 is designed to foster collaboration among researchers, funders, extension agents and policymakers. Attendees will have multiple opportunities to connect through thematic working groups, side events and informal networking sessions aimed at accelerating technology transfer and the implementation of mitigation practices.
Practical information for participants. Registration is open with key deadlines approaching: the regular registration deadline is September 5, 2025, and the late registration deadline is October 4, 2025. Abstract submission is closed and more than 450 submissions will form the backbone of the scientific program. Participants are encouraged to review travel and visa requirements early and to register before the regular deadline to secure preferred participation options.
Why GGAA2025 matters. As agricultural GHG science grows in technical sophistication, conferences like GGAA2025 play a critical role in translating measurement advances and modelling insights into policies and on-farm practices that reduce emissions while supporting livelihoods. By convening technical experts and decisionmakers in Nairobi, the conference aims to accelerate evidence-based solutions that are locally relevant and globally scalable.
