Livestock genetic diversity is an important component of biodiversity, with significant potential to support implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This dialogue will explore opportunities to strengthen its integration within country-led NBSAP implementation, including indigenous and locally adapted breeds, associated landscapes, and the knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. It will examine connections with soil health, grazing, nutrient cycling and crop–livestock systems, highlighting evidence, policy pathways and investment opportunities for conservation, resilience and sustainable livelihoods. 

EVENT OBJECTIVES 
1. Explore how livestock genetic diversity and sustainable landscape management can jointly support biodiversity conservation, soil health, climate resilience, food systems and livelihoods.  
2. Gather country and community perspectives to identify practical entry points, implementation barriers and support needs for livestock biodiversity within country-led NBSAP implementation.  
3. Identify priorities and follow-up opportunities to inform the 30 October official side event, recognizing farmers, pastoralists, Indigenous Peoples and local communities as custodians, knowledge holders and implementation partners. 
 
KEY OUTCOMES 
- Stronger understanding of the connections between livestock genetic diversity, healthy landscapes and resilient food systems, informed by scientific evidence and country and community experiences.  
- Practical NBSAP entry points and priority implementation support needs identified.  
- A concise summary of country priorities and follow-up opportunities, with interested counterparts identified where agreed, to inform the 30 October dialogue and subsequent engagement.  
- Long-term ambition: Support country-led approaches that connect livestock biodiversity conservation and sustainable use with healthy landscapes, resilient food systems and livelihoods through coordinated policy, implementation and investment