Key facts
- The U.S. administration refused to join the UN's Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation.
- The refusal was based on the document's frequent references to gender equality and climate change.
- The U.S. stated its policy recognizes two sexes, male and female.
- The plan, which addresses biodiversity, animal welfare, emissions, and disease prevention, was adopted by delegates.
- The U.S. prefers focusing on specific environmental threats rather than the term 'climate change'.
The Trump administration has rejected participation in the United Nations' Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation due to its references to gender equality and climate change. Paul Welcher, an officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, stated at the Food and Agriculture Organization's COAG30 summit in Rome that these themes "distract from the core tactical elements within the FAO's mandate."