 A better life for all is the ultimate result of sustainable livestock transformation. Livestock support the livelihood of hundreds of millions of farmers, from small-scale farmers with few animals of different species to large-scale farmers. Millions more along the value chain rely on livestock for their living, as it creates employment and feed production, animal health services, processing, transporting and marketing. Livestock are ubiquitous. They support livelihoods in all natural environments, from deserts to high mountains. In small-scale production systems, as well as in arid and semi-arid areas, livestock also acts as an insurance mechanism and buffer, making households more resilient to natural and human-induced shocks. Livestock also directly supports the livelihoods of women, who are often trusted to raise and manage livestock, such as poultry and other small-stock sheep, goats and milking cows. The anticipated growing demand for animal source foods in low-income countries provides major opportunities for livestock keepers to tap into market opportunities and improve their livelihoods. Financial services, such as credit, are enabling people in the livestock sector to invest in improved technologies, infrastructure and inputs, fostering a sustainable transformation of livestock production. Access to affordable and quality inputs such as animal feed, animal health services, vaccines, equipment and technical know-how ensures healthy and productive animals. Strengthening market linkages and value addition improves access to higher value markets, fosters fair trade practices and increases income-generating potential. The sustainable transformation of livestock systems will enhance the multitude of benefits that livestock provide to the livelihoods of men, women and youth, creating millions of additional jobs along the value chain and ultimately contribute to promoting sustainable agri-food systems, reducing poverty and hunger through investment, policy support and rural transformation, fostering inclusivity. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations provides a forum to forge partnerships and identify options and solutions to sustainably transform livestock.