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Building Market Access Tools: Practices and
Quantification ReviewKaren Haugen-Kozyra, M.Sc. P.Ag.
Principal, KHK Consulting
June 17, 2010
Agriculture and Carbon Markets: Making Carbon CountWashington, DC
Many Types of Ag Quant’n Tools
GHG Calculators
GHG Measurement Techniques:◦field-based msmts, ◦empirical and biogeochemical models◦Linear models – IPCC equations
Life Cycle Assessments
Carbon Footprinting
GHG Methodologies
GHG Performance standards
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M-AGG Phase 1 Objectives
Build on recognition of agriculture sector’s role in climate change mitigation
Summarize current state of quantification tools for agriculture GHG practices and assess which ones are ‘protocol or market
Serves as a repository of valuable quantification information; sets the basis for future development of market infrastructure further analysis in Phase 2
Activities
Research - available quantification tools and identify the agricultural activities and practices, and emission reduction pathways offered by each;
Classify - the tools into general typologies, as well as the activities/practices to facilitate characterization;
Characterize – against 3 general pillars, each with their own set of criteria:
◦ Scope and framework of the tool◦ Scientific basis and general approach◦ Development process and inputs; and,
Filter - the tools through a ‘Protocol Filter’ or set of criteria common to market access mechanisms worldwide.
Deliverables
Detailed Matrix that catalogues the classes of tools
Tools Benchmarked against a set of characterization criteria
Sub-set of tools that are classified as ‘protocol ready’ and fit common market access criteria
Subset move on to Phase 2 of the Study
General Description
Agricultural Activity:◦Soil Management◦Crop Management◦Nitrogen Management◦Land Use Management◦Livestock Management◦Residues/Waste Management◦Farm Energy Management
GHG Coverage:◦ Ideally all 3 GHGs◦Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Methane (CH4) and Carbon
Dioxide (CO2)
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Benchmarking Process
Scope and Framework Criteria:◦Tool – Purpose, Sub-sector, Scope, Approach
Scientific Approach Criteria:◦Science Approach, Basis, Validation,
Adaptability
Development Process Criteria:◦Overall Tool Approach◦Stakeholder Input/ Review◦Independence Review/ Vetting◦Government or Program Authority
Captured in Information Sheets
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42 Tools
Calculators/Decision Support Tools
LCA/Carbon Footprint Tools
Cool Farm Tool(Unilever;
Uaberdeen)
Holos(Canada)
Wheat(AU, UK)
COMET VR/Farm
(U.S.)
Carbon Trust/Carbon Label (UK)
DNDC Nugget(U.S.)
Dairy(Global, US,
UK)
Poultry, Eggs(US, UK)
Pork(CA)
Beef(UK, US, CA,
AU)
42 Tools
Measurement Techniques
Protocols - CCX
NASA-CASA(Stanford U)
Century/DayCent
DNDC
EPIC/APEXMiller etal
N20 in Corn
KeystoneField to Market
RG
GI
Man
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Forestry Carbon
Agricultural Methane
Tillage and Grassland
Rangeland Soil Carbon
42 Tools
Voluntary Carbon Standard
Clean Development Mechanism
Afforestation/Reforestation
Manure Management
Offset Fertilizer with
Legumes
Sustainable Agriculture Land Mgmt
42 Tools
Alberta Offset System
Days on Feed for Beef
Dairy Operations
Edible Oils for Beef
Tillage Management
Nitrogen Emission
Reduction*
Energy Efficiency
Pork Feed and Manure
ManagementBeef Lifecycle Biogas
Next Steps
Quantification Tool Review – research exercise to get a central repository of info for people to draw from
Phase 1 Report – www.sustainablefoodlab.org
Seeking input on criteria, review results, documentation
Revise documentation to incorporate stakeholder views Further stakeholder engagement
Build a good repository – resource for all; will likely move to C-AGG for future grooming/revisions