The plan, voluntarily adopted by delegates on Friday, advises countries to address issues like biodiversity, animal welfare, emissions, and disease prevention.
The word gender is mentioned once to explain references to women and equality throughout, aiming to promote equal opportunities for women farmers and their nutrition.
“The cross-cutting themes of gender, youth, and inclusion are considered essential to ensure that the transformation leaves no one behind,” the agreement states.
However, Washington finds the term ambiguous. The U.S. administration made its stance clear in March during the plan’s drafting and reiterated it in June, defining its red lines in a statement.
“It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female. To achieve this, we will use clear and accurate language,” the statement said. For the U.S., focusing on inclusion undermines hard work, excellence, and individual achievement.
Regarding climate change, the U.S. does not accept the broad term and prefers focusing on “specific environmental threats” facing livestock.













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