Overview of climate-smart farming approaches that deliver co-benefits for animal welfare and climate.
Climate-smart agriculture and animal welfare increasingly overlap in progressive farming frameworks. Regenerative approaches including rotational grazing, diverse pastures, and reduced inputs often deliver welfare benefits alongside climate and environmental benefits. Methane reduction strategies through improved nutrition can align with welfare by reducing digestive stress. Policy frameworks that incentivise climate performance should integrate welfare requirements to prevent tradeoffs between climate and welfare goals.