Climate change presents a significant challenge for the dairy industry but also an opportunity. In October 2016, Fonterra, the International Dairy Federation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN signed the Dairy declaration of Rotterdam, which recognises the key role the dairy industry has to play in achieving the UNs Sustainable Development Goals. This includes combating climate change, ending poverty, contributing to healthy lives, ending hunger and achieving food security. It is within this context that Fonterra is working with diary industry and others to take further action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
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About Francesca
Francesca is the Group Environment Manager at Fonterra in the Social Responsibility team. She is responsible for developing Fonterra’s climate change strategy as well as overseeing a range of key environmental topics. Francesca is a member of the Government's Biological Emissions Reference Group, and the International Dairy Federation's Standing Committee for the Environment. Francesca initially joined Fonterra in the On-farm R&D to work on climate change science, in particular, determining mitigation options for biological emissions. Francesca started her career at the New Zealand Treasury working on innovation policy, followed by a role at the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment.
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