Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts

Landscape scale quantification enables farmers to pool resources and expertise. However, the problem remains of how to quantify these gains. This article considers current greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification methods that can be used in a landscape scale analysis in terms of relevance to areas domina...

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Autores principales: Milne, E, Neufeldt, Henry, Rosenstock, Todd S., Smalligan, M, Cerri, Carlos Eduardo, Malin, Daniella, Easter, M., Bernoux, Martial, Ogle, Stephen Michael, Casarim, F, Pearson, T, Bird, D.N., Steglish, E, Ostwald, M, Denef, K, Paustian, Keith
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Publicado: IOP Publishing 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/52112
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author Milne, E
Neufeldt, Henry
Rosenstock, Todd S.
Smalligan, M
Cerri, Carlos Eduardo
Malin, Daniella
Easter, M.
Bernoux, Martial
Ogle, Stephen Michael
Casarim, F
Pearson, T
Bird, D.N.
Steglish, E
Ostwald, M
Denef, K
Paustian, Keith
author_browse Bernoux, Martial
Bird, D.N.
Casarim, F
Cerri, Carlos Eduardo
Denef, K
Easter, M.
Malin, Daniella
Milne, E
Neufeldt, Henry
Ogle, Stephen Michael
Ostwald, M
Paustian, Keith
Pearson, T
Rosenstock, Todd S.
Smalligan, M
Steglish, E
author_facet Milne, E
Neufeldt, Henry
Rosenstock, Todd S.
Smalligan, M
Cerri, Carlos Eduardo
Malin, Daniella
Easter, M.
Bernoux, Martial
Ogle, Stephen Michael
Casarim, F
Pearson, T
Bird, D.N.
Steglish, E
Ostwald, M
Denef, K
Paustian, Keith
author_sort Milne, E
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description Landscape scale quantification enables farmers to pool resources and expertise. However, the problem remains of how to quantify these gains. This article considers current greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification methods that can be used in a landscape scale analysis in terms of relevance to areas dominated by smallholders in developing countries. In landscape scale carbon accounting frameworks, measurements are an essential element. Sampling strategies need careful design to account for all pools/fluxes and to ensure judicious use of resources. Models can be used to scale-up measurements and fill data gaps. In recent years a number of accessible models and calculators have been developed which can be used at the landscape scale in developing country areas. Some are based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) method and others on dynamic ecosystem models. They have been developed for a range of different purposes and therefore vary in terms of accuracy and usability. Landscape scale assessments of GHGs require a combination of ground sampling, use of data from census, remote sensing (RS) or other sources and modelling. Fitting of all of these aspects together needs to be performed carefully to minimize uncertainties and maximize the use of scarce resources. This is especially true in heterogeneous landscapes dominated by smallholders in developing countries.
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spelling CGSpace521122024-05-01T08:18:56Z Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts Milne, E Neufeldt, Henry Rosenstock, Todd S. Smalligan, M Cerri, Carlos Eduardo Malin, Daniella Easter, M. Bernoux, Martial Ogle, Stephen Michael Casarim, F Pearson, T Bird, D.N. Steglish, E Ostwald, M Denef, K Paustian, Keith climate agriculture landscape greenhouse gases quantitative analysis smallholders Landscape scale quantification enables farmers to pool resources and expertise. However, the problem remains of how to quantify these gains. This article considers current greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification methods that can be used in a landscape scale analysis in terms of relevance to areas dominated by smallholders in developing countries. In landscape scale carbon accounting frameworks, measurements are an essential element. Sampling strategies need careful design to account for all pools/fluxes and to ensure judicious use of resources. Models can be used to scale-up measurements and fill data gaps. In recent years a number of accessible models and calculators have been developed which can be used at the landscape scale in developing country areas. Some are based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) method and others on dynamic ecosystem models. They have been developed for a range of different purposes and therefore vary in terms of accuracy and usability. Landscape scale assessments of GHGs require a combination of ground sampling, use of data from census, remote sensing (RS) or other sources and modelling. Fitting of all of these aspects together needs to be performed carefully to minimize uncertainties and maximize the use of scarce resources. This is especially true in heterogeneous landscapes dominated by smallholders in developing countries. 2013-03-01 2014-12-16T06:37:33Z 2014-12-16T06:37:33Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/52112 en Open Access IOP Publishing Milne E, Neufeldt H, Rosenstock T, Smalligan M, Cerri CE, Malin D, Easter M, Bernoux M, Ogle S, Casarim F, Pearson T, Bird DN, Steglish E, Ostwald M, Denef K, Paustian K. 2013. Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts. Environmental Research Letters 8: 015019.
spellingShingle climate
agriculture
landscape
greenhouse gases
quantitative analysis
smallholders
Milne, E
Neufeldt, Henry
Rosenstock, Todd S.
Smalligan, M
Cerri, Carlos Eduardo
Malin, Daniella
Easter, M.
Bernoux, Martial
Ogle, Stephen Michael
Casarim, F
Pearson, T
Bird, D.N.
Steglish, E
Ostwald, M
Denef, K
Paustian, Keith
Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts
title Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts
title_full Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts
title_fullStr Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts
title_full_unstemmed Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts
title_short Methods for the quantification of GHG emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts
title_sort methods for the quantification of ghg emissions at the landscape level for developing countries in smallholder contexts
topic climate
agriculture
landscape
greenhouse gases
quantitative analysis
smallholders
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/52112
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