 Around the world, there are one billion people who depend on livestock production for their livelihoods. The sector provides many of their needs, but there are also many challenges. As the livestock sector expands to meet the growing demand for nutritious food, these challenges go beyond agricultural producers including pastoralists and their communities. Countries and governments are now facing these challenges. At the same time, the world has a unique opportunity to work together to transform the sector and harness its potential to contribute to a more sustainable future. That's why FAO members through FAO's Committee on Agriculture, COAG, established a subcommittee on livestock. The world is not on track to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030. But with the right policies and tools in place, the livestock sector can play a significant part in achieving a more sustainable world. Directly or indirectly, the livestock sector contributes to all 17 sustainable development goals, especially ending hunger, alleviating poverty and providing sustainable livelihoods. Interaction between the livestock sector and the SDGs is quite complex. Often, achieving one goal comes at the cost of another. For instance, farmers may benefit from increasing the size of their herds, but the environment can suffer from more competition for natural resources. Yet, if only large-scale producers harness the economic benefits of agriculture, risks grow of leaving too many behind. Balancing the social, economic and environmental dimensions in a world where the demand for healthy food is growing requires careful policy planning, implementation and monitoring. That's where the subcommittee on livestock comes in. But what does it actually do? The subcommittee will build on the consensus for livestock issues around the world and make recommendations to the Committee on Agriculture and all FAO member nations. The subcommittee's role is to identify major trends and issues in the global livestock sector and make recommendations to address these. Increase collaboration between all stakeholders in the food system for stronger, more integrated policies and actions and strengthen international collaboration in support of low and middle income countries. Following a collaborative approach, the subcommittee recognises that animal and human health are interdependent and that both rely on a healthy environment for their survival. By promoting integrated, sustainable practices and managing potential risks, the subcommittee on livestock provides an anchor of support for livestock sectors in all FAO member countries, boosting animal, plant, human and environmental health. By working together, we can build a stronger livestock sector and more resilient communities to achieve a more sustainable world and better lives for all, leaving no one behind.