Hundreds of lobbyists for industrial farming attend Cop29 climate summit
Briefly

The presence of 204 agriculture delegates at Cop29 highlights how industrial agriculture remains a significant player in the climate discourse, despite its substantial greenhouse gas contributions.
While the attendance of agriculture lobbyists at Cop29 has decreased from previous years, the increase in those with country badges indicates growing influence to shape climate policy discussions.
The agribusiness industry is resisting calls for reduced meat and dairy production, even as emerging research points to necessary changes for climate sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
As the food sector lobbyists push back against regulatory changes, experts emphasize the urgency for a transformative shift in farming practices to mitigate climate-related impacts.
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