The United States has detected its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a pig, a worrying sign for scientists who have warned the virus’ movement to swine could be a bellwether for a potential pandemic.

The conference, themed "Peace with Nature", marked a pivotal moment in the global endeavor to safeguard biodiversity and address the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable development.

Aaron Smith cited a 2010 study that estimated agricultural R&D reduced carbon emissions through higher productivity at a cost of $15 per ton, “a much lower cost” than some commonly suggested practices, such as cover crops and conservation tillage.