Livestock development and climate change: The benefits of advanced greenhouse gas inventories

Sadie S

This booklet shows how advanced (Tier 2) inventory methods can support climate change and productivity goals and help broaden countries’ policy options. Information found in this booklet:

  • Why are livestock GHG inventories important?
  • The benefits of advanced GHG inventories for livestock development
  • The difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 methods
  • How to set up an advanced inventory
  • An example of a Tier 2 approach for beef production
  • A case study of Uruguay’s Tier 2 inventory
  • Where to find more information

Global Research Alliance (GRA)

2016