Presentation at:
Meeting global food needs with lower emissions:
IPCC report findings on climate change mitigation in agriculture
A dialog among scientists, practitioners and financiers
April 16, 2014
World Bank, Washington, DC
Following the April 13th release of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report on Mitigation, including Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU), this event will provided an opportunity to listen to IPCC authors summarize their findings and for all participants to join in a dialog with practitioners and financiers to discuss actionable steps for mitigation in the agricultural sector.
The event was a joint effort of the World Bank, the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases, and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS).
2. What is the CCAC?
• Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-lived
Climate Pollutants
• Black Carbon, Methane, some HFCs
• Catalyse near-term, significant action to reduce
emissions with a view of addressing the 2 degree
goal in addition to public health and food security
• Launched in February 2012
• Over 80 State, IGO and NGO Partners
• Hosted by UNEP
• 10 sectorial initiatives to address emissions in key areas
3. Why Agriculture?
- Agriculture accounts for ~50% of global methane emissions;
livestock accounts for ~33%. Source: U.S. EPA, 2010.
- Agriculture & forestry (open burning) accounts for ~35% of
global black carbon emissions (Bond et al. 2013)
4. Why Agriculture?
• Responsible for providing food for a growing
population and employment for 20% of the global
population (65% of the population in developing
countries).
• Investing in agriculture is one of the most effective
strategies for reducing poverty and hunger and
promoting sustainability.
• CCAC: share and implement best practices for
minimizing methane and black carbon from
agriculture in a manner that also enhances food
security and livelihoods.
5. • Consensus driven.
• Lead partners actively engaged in initial discussions:
• Canada, US, Bangladesh, Japan, Ghana, European Commission,
World Bank
• FAO now a CCAC Partner
• Many teleconferences and discussions!
• Solution: Three work areas in distinct subsectors that address
emissions from agriculture.
• Initiative serves as an umbrella under which
components operate.
• Each component being led by different group of partners
• Working with the Secretariat to ensure UNEP processes are
followed and proposals garner significant support from CCAC
decision-making bodies
Developing the Initiative
6. Objective: Share and implement best practices for minimizing emissions of short-lived climate
pollutants (SLCPs) from agriculture, including CH4 & BC
Consistency with broader climate change objectives and enhancing food security and livelihoods
Focus: Identifying and facilitating best management practices and technologies, tailored to
national and local circumstances to reduce SLCPs
Emissions types: Livestock (CH4), paddy rice (CH4), open burning (BC)
Approach:
Build on existing research, knowledge and technologies, including the GRA, CGIAR, CCAFS, the
Global Methane Initiative, FAO, World Bank, & others.
Where appropriate, the CCAC may also help to accelerate and scale up work in relevant fora,
or initiate new work where gaps exist.
Promote scale-up of existing efforts through awareness raising, high-level political will,
partnerships, and resource mobilization.
Lead partners: Canada, U.S., Bangladesh, Ghana, European Commission, World Bank (working
with the GRA and FAO)
Canada: Initiative-level coordination, communications and outreach, liaising with the Secretariat,
Steering Committee and Working Group
Initiative Overview
7. • Leads: US, FAO, Wageningen University
• Targeted Regions: Asia, Africa, Latin America
• Objective: Reduce SLCPs emissions from manure management in Latin
America, Africa and Asia through the development of an information kiosk
(knowledge platform)
• Expected results: Increased awareness amongst key stakeholders such as
farmers and policymakers, improved stakeholder capacity to implement best
practices, introduction of policies enabling improved manure management,
and creation of an active network between practitioners and organizations.
• Informational Kiosk: Global network inclusive of best practices, policy
guidance and information on innovative technologies to facilitate transfer to
developing country regions.
• Funding: US$383K for Phase 1; US$2,193,000 for Phase 2
Livestock and Manure Management
Component
8. Targeted Countries/Regions: Eastern and Central Himalayas, Andes and Patagonia
Lead Implementer: International Climate Crysophere Initiative
Primary Objectives:
To develop concrete options for emissions reductions from open
burning, targeting at least two staple crops/technologies in each of two target
regions
To design two pilot projects in each region aimed at demonstrating those options
and scaling up alternatives to open burning in both target regions and globally.
Expected Results:
Replicable and scalable open burning mitigation options
determining the nature of open burning in the target regions of the Eastern
Himalayas and Andes
creation of regional open burning networks and partners through the tool of
convening two regional conferences
the development of shovel-ready pilot mitigation projects with specific actions
targeted to each region and crop type.
Funding: Approved $300K USD for Phase 1 Activities
Open Agricultural Burning
Component
9. Targeted Countries/Regions: Bangladesh, Colombia and Vietnam
Lead Implementers: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and International
Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Primary Objectives:
Assist countries to consolidate information to plan priority areas for mitigation in
paddy rice and implement a trial national agricultural development initiative to
promote farmer-led innovation in AWD in eligible areas.
Alternate wetting and drying (AWD) is widely accepted as the most promising
mitigation practice for paddy rice currently due to its high methane reductions and
multiple benefits.
Expected Results:
• Phase I will engage partners, develop the central information hub, support countries to
compile information and create maps of areas with high potential for mitigation in paddy
rice. This information will be used to plan a trial national outreach initiative for AWD+ in
Phase II. Phase I will last 18-months.
• Phase II will develop a network of farmer demonstration sites where the benefits of AWD+
can be demonstrated. It will also implement the national outreach initiative and monitor
results. More regional partners will be involved through task forces to establish guidelines
and standards.
Funding: Request for $777K USD for Phase 1 Activities
Paddy Rice Production Component
10. • Expanding and Improving Components
• Starting the work on the ground
• Engaging more partners
• Launching Discussions on Enteric Fermentation
• Levering high-level political will
• FAO engagement
• Outreach at key opportunities
What’s next?
11. • Agriculture is key!
• Actions identified in key sub-sectors in developing country
regions:
• Technologies exist
• Information platforms = access to information, sharing best
practices, policy guidance
• High-level political support
• Get involved:
• We welcome expertise, experience and resources
• Cases to implement emissions reductions on the ground
• Access to policymakers, financiers and organizations that are
all working towards one goal
Why is this important?
12. Contact Lead Partners
Lead Partner Contact E-mail Address
Bangladesh Dr. Sultan Ahmad sulbul2002@yahoo.com
Canada Sunny Uppal Sunny.Uppal@ec.gc.ca
European Commission Herwig Ranner Herwig.Ranner@ec.europa.eu
Ghana Dr. Kassim Nicholas Iddi nicho2007@hotmail.co.uk
Japan Keiichi Sugita keiichi_sugita@nm.maff.go.jp
United States Andrew Eil EilAG@state.gov
World Bank Ademola Braimoh abraimoh@worldbank.org
CCAC Secretariat Focal Point Sophie Bonnard Sophie.Bonnard@unep.org
Notes de l'éditeur
Phase I will produce: Improved information for decision-making. National decision makers will have comprehensive, high-quality information and consistent metrics on rice management practices, their methane and other GHG mitigation and food security impacts, and opportunities and barriers to implementation at a central kiosk. GIS maps will be constructed in each country to show the biophysical and socioeconomic suitability of paddy rice locations for mitigation and prioritize locations for AWD+. National networks and capacity. National policy networks in three countries will be established to raise awareness of paddy rice mitigation options—including at high political levels, identify mitigation priorities, and design initiatives. IRRI and CIAT will work with policy makers to build needed capacity. 3. Country-specific proposals for national initiatives. Multistakeholder working groups in each country will use information to design agricultural development programs that scale up mitigation in paddy rice systems while also maintaining or improving food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Phase II will continue work in the three initial countries to produce:Demonstration of programs that scale up AWD+. National initiatives in each country will test programs for up-scaling AWD+ in high mitigation potential areas through technology demonstrations, training, and facilitating enabling conditions with local and national intermediaries (e.g., water/irrigation organizations). Lessons will be shared regionally for subsequent larger scale investment through (1) monitoring of impacts and adjustment of AWD+ practices for multiple benefits in specific locations; (2) analysis of the business case for AWD+ and constraints or opportunities that need to be addressed to achieve scale; and (3) building of partnerships for investment in subsequent up-scaling. Technical and policy guidance and standards for reducing methane emission intensities by up to 30% in eligible paddy rice systems. National and regional partners will synthesize information and lessons learned from national initiatives to provide environmental standards and guidance for decision makers to implement mitigation at large scales. Communications and public outreach campaigns and strong partnerships will ensure broad awareness and ownership of material.
Phase I will produce: Improved information for decision-making. National decision makers will have comprehensive, high-quality information and consistent metrics on rice management practices, their methane and other GHG mitigation and food security impacts, and opportunities and barriers to implementation at a central kiosk. GIS maps will be constructed in each country to show the biophysical and socioeconomic suitability of paddy rice locations for mitigation and prioritize locations for AWD+. National networks and capacity. National policy networks in three countries will be established to raise awareness of paddy rice mitigation options—including at high political levels, identify mitigation priorities, and design initiatives. IRRI and CIAT will work with policy makers to build needed capacity. 3. Country-specific proposals for national initiatives. Multistakeholder working groups in each country will use information to design agricultural development programs that scale up mitigation in paddy rice systems while also maintaining or improving food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Phase II will continue work in the three initial countries to produce:Demonstration of programs that scale up AWD+. National initiatives in each country will test programs for up-scaling AWD+ in high mitigation potential areas through technology demonstrations, training, and facilitating enabling conditions with local and national intermediaries (e.g., water/irrigation organizations). Lessons will be shared regionally for subsequent larger scale investment through (1) monitoring of impacts and adjustment of AWD+ practices for multiple benefits in specific locations; (2) analysis of the business case for AWD+ and constraints or opportunities that need to be addressed to achieve scale; and (3) building of partnerships for investment in subsequent up-scaling. Technical and policy guidance and standards for reducing methane emission intensities by up to 30% in eligible paddy rice systems. National and regional partners will synthesize information and lessons learned from national initiatives to provide environmental standards and guidance for decision makers to implement mitigation at large scales. Communications and public outreach campaigns and strong partnerships will ensure broad awareness and ownership of material.
Phase I will produce: Improved information for decision-making. National decision makers will have comprehensive, high-quality information and consistent metrics on rice management practices, their methane and other GHG mitigation and food security impacts, and opportunities and barriers to implementation at a central kiosk. GIS maps will be constructed in each country to show the biophysical and socioeconomic suitability of paddy rice locations for mitigation and prioritize locations for AWD+. National networks and capacity. National policy networks in three countries will be established to raise awareness of paddy rice mitigation options—including at high political levels, identify mitigation priorities, and design initiatives. IRRI and CIAT will work with policy makers to build needed capacity. 3. Country-specific proposals for national initiatives. Multistakeholder working groups in each country will use information to design agricultural development programs that scale up mitigation in paddy rice systems while also maintaining or improving food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Phase II will continue work in the three initial countries to produce:Demonstration of programs that scale up AWD+. National initiatives in each country will test programs for up-scaling AWD+ in high mitigation potential areas through technology demonstrations, training, and facilitating enabling conditions with local and national intermediaries (e.g., water/irrigation organizations). Lessons will be shared regionally for subsequent larger scale investment through (1) monitoring of impacts and adjustment of AWD+ practices for multiple benefits in specific locations; (2) analysis of the business case for AWD+ and constraints or opportunities that need to be addressed to achieve scale; and (3) building of partnerships for investment in subsequent up-scaling. Technical and policy guidance and standards for reducing methane emission intensities by up to 30% in eligible paddy rice systems. National and regional partners will synthesize information and lessons learned from national initiatives to provide environmental standards and guidance for decision makers to implement mitigation at large scales. Communications and public outreach campaigns and strong partnerships will ensure broad awareness and ownership of material.
Phase I will produce: Improved information for decision-making. National decision makers will have comprehensive, high-quality information and consistent metrics on rice management practices, their methane and other GHG mitigation and food security impacts, and opportunities and barriers to implementation at a central kiosk. GIS maps will be constructed in each country to show the biophysical and socioeconomic suitability of paddy rice locations for mitigation and prioritize locations for AWD+. National networks and capacity. National policy networks in three countries will be established to raise awareness of paddy rice mitigation options—including at high political levels, identify mitigation priorities, and design initiatives. IRRI and CIAT will work with policy makers to build needed capacity. 3. Country-specific proposals for national initiatives. Multistakeholder working groups in each country will use information to design agricultural development programs that scale up mitigation in paddy rice systems while also maintaining or improving food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Phase II will continue work in the three initial countries to produce:Demonstration of programs that scale up AWD+. National initiatives in each country will test programs for up-scaling AWD+ in high mitigation potential areas through technology demonstrations, training, and facilitating enabling conditions with local and national intermediaries (e.g., water/irrigation organizations). Lessons will be shared regionally for subsequent larger scale investment through (1) monitoring of impacts and adjustment of AWD+ practices for multiple benefits in specific locations; (2) analysis of the business case for AWD+ and constraints or opportunities that need to be addressed to achieve scale; and (3) building of partnerships for investment in subsequent up-scaling. Technical and policy guidance and standards for reducing methane emission intensities by up to 30% in eligible paddy rice systems. National and regional partners will synthesize information and lessons learned from national initiatives to provide environmental standards and guidance for decision makers to implement mitigation at large scales. Communications and public outreach campaigns and strong partnerships will ensure broad awareness and ownership of material.
Phase I will produce: Improved information for decision-making. National decision makers will have comprehensive, high-quality information and consistent metrics on rice management practices, their methane and other GHG mitigation and food security impacts, and opportunities and barriers to implementation at a central kiosk. GIS maps will be constructed in each country to show the biophysical and socioeconomic suitability of paddy rice locations for mitigation and prioritize locations for AWD+. National networks and capacity. National policy networks in three countries will be established to raise awareness of paddy rice mitigation options—including at high political levels, identify mitigation priorities, and design initiatives. IRRI and CIAT will work with policy makers to build needed capacity. 3. Country-specific proposals for national initiatives. Multistakeholder working groups in each country will use information to design agricultural development programs that scale up mitigation in paddy rice systems while also maintaining or improving food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Phase II will continue work in the three initial countries to produce:Demonstration of programs that scale up AWD+. National initiatives in each country will test programs for up-scaling AWD+ in high mitigation potential areas through technology demonstrations, training, and facilitating enabling conditions with local and national intermediaries (e.g., water/irrigation organizations). Lessons will be shared regionally for subsequent larger scale investment through (1) monitoring of impacts and adjustment of AWD+ practices for multiple benefits in specific locations; (2) analysis of the business case for AWD+ and constraints or opportunities that need to be addressed to achieve scale; and (3) building of partnerships for investment in subsequent up-scaling. Technical and policy guidance and standards for reducing methane emission intensities by up to 30% in eligible paddy rice systems. National and regional partners will synthesize information and lessons learned from national initiatives to provide environmental standards and guidance for decision makers to implement mitigation at large scales. Communications and public outreach campaigns and strong partnerships will ensure broad awareness and ownership of material.
Phase I will produce: Improved information for decision-making. National decision makers will have comprehensive, high-quality information and consistent metrics on rice management practices, their methane and other GHG mitigation and food security impacts, and opportunities and barriers to implementation at a central kiosk. GIS maps will be constructed in each country to show the biophysical and socioeconomic suitability of paddy rice locations for mitigation and prioritize locations for AWD+. National networks and capacity. National policy networks in three countries will be established to raise awareness of paddy rice mitigation options—including at high political levels, identify mitigation priorities, and design initiatives. IRRI and CIAT will work with policy makers to build needed capacity. 3. Country-specific proposals for national initiatives. Multistakeholder working groups in each country will use information to design agricultural development programs that scale up mitigation in paddy rice systems while also maintaining or improving food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Phase II will continue work in the three initial countries to produce:Demonstration of programs that scale up AWD+. National initiatives in each country will test programs for up-scaling AWD+ in high mitigation potential areas through technology demonstrations, training, and facilitating enabling conditions with local and national intermediaries (e.g., water/irrigation organizations). Lessons will be shared regionally for subsequent larger scale investment through (1) monitoring of impacts and adjustment of AWD+ practices for multiple benefits in specific locations; (2) analysis of the business case for AWD+ and constraints or opportunities that need to be addressed to achieve scale; and (3) building of partnerships for investment in subsequent up-scaling. Technical and policy guidance and standards for reducing methane emission intensities by up to 30% in eligible paddy rice systems. National and regional partners will synthesize information and lessons learned from national initiatives to provide environmental standards and guidance for decision makers to implement mitigation at large scales. Communications and public outreach campaigns and strong partnerships will ensure broad awareness and ownership of material.
Phase I will produce: Improved information for decision-making. National decision makers will have comprehensive, high-quality information and consistent metrics on rice management practices, their methane and other GHG mitigation and food security impacts, and opportunities and barriers to implementation at a central kiosk. GIS maps will be constructed in each country to show the biophysical and socioeconomic suitability of paddy rice locations for mitigation and prioritize locations for AWD+. National networks and capacity. National policy networks in three countries will be established to raise awareness of paddy rice mitigation options—including at high political levels, identify mitigation priorities, and design initiatives. IRRI and CIAT will work with policy makers to build needed capacity. 3. Country-specific proposals for national initiatives. Multistakeholder working groups in each country will use information to design agricultural development programs that scale up mitigation in paddy rice systems while also maintaining or improving food security and farmers’ livelihoods. Phase II will continue work in the three initial countries to produce:Demonstration of programs that scale up AWD+. National initiatives in each country will test programs for up-scaling AWD+ in high mitigation potential areas through technology demonstrations, training, and facilitating enabling conditions with local and national intermediaries (e.g., water/irrigation organizations). Lessons will be shared regionally for subsequent larger scale investment through (1) monitoring of impacts and adjustment of AWD+ practices for multiple benefits in specific locations; (2) analysis of the business case for AWD+ and constraints or opportunities that need to be addressed to achieve scale; and (3) building of partnerships for investment in subsequent up-scaling. Technical and policy guidance and standards for reducing methane emission intensities by up to 30% in eligible paddy rice systems. National and regional partners will synthesize information and lessons learned from national initiatives to provide environmental standards and guidance for decision makers to implement mitigation at large scales. Communications and public outreach campaigns and strong partnerships will ensure broad awareness and ownership of material.