Publication of February 10th 2026 Research articleTransition pathwaysNarratives, trade-offs and scenarios to explore the livestock transition in BelgiumScientific paper exploring different scenarios for the livestock transition in Belgium. The paper illustrates dominant narratives, reveals sustainability trade-offs and reflects on the usefulness of foresight approaches. Transition pathways Protein cropsEggs sectorDairy sectorBeef meat sectorPig meat sectorPoultry meat sectorMeadows and pastureProtein transitionClimate changeBiodiversitySustainability indicatorsPlanetary limitsAnimal feedProspective scenariosEnvironmental footprintBelgium