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This info note discusses the implications of climate action for the beef sector, including EU climate policies, GHG reduction targets, and options for sustainable intensification of food production. It also highlights the role of agriculture and forestry in the global climate change response.
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Climate Action – Implications for the Beef Sector. John Muldowney John.muldowney@agriculture.gov.ie Department of agriculture, food and the Marine July 2016
CCAFS Info note • Agriculture in Paris agreement • Agriculture in SBSTA work • 4 workshops • Marrakesh
EU Climate Policy: key policy instruments GHG Target for 2030: -40% compared to 1990 EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) -43% compared to 2005 Non ETS sectors (transport, buildings, waste, agriculture) -30% compared to 2005 CH4 and N2O from agriculture included Question over how to include CO2 from LULUCF 28 Member State targets stretching from 0% to -40%
October 2014 European Council gave further guidance, reconfirmed in March 2016 Endorsed GHG reduction targets ETS and Non ETS
EU Council Conclusions – Oct 2014 Paragraph 2.14 • the multiple objectives of the agriculture and land use sector, with their lower mitigation potential.... • .....to ensure coherence between the EU's food security and climate change objectives. • .....to examine the best means of encouraging the sustainable intensification of food production, while optimising the sector's contribution to greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration, including through afforestation. • Policy on how to include.....
What happened since October 2014? • 2015: Public stakeholder consultation (and specific Member State consultation meetings) • 2015/16 Preparation of a comprehensive impact assessment • 2016 Intensive consultations with Member States
Land use and agriculture: in the ESD and in LUUCF AGRICULTUREnon-CO2(CH4, N2O) – in the ESD Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF): CO2 Partly human induced (linked to global natural carbon cycle) All human-induced Uncertainties? Additionality? Permanence? Leakage?
Climate action Options for Ireland • Livestock systems management – Agri inventory • N Fertiliser formulation, reduction & timing • Selective breeding & animal health • Feed strategies • Land use management – LULUCF inventory • New forestry • Active forestry management • Grasslands & Croplands • Degraded wetlands and peatlands? • Fossil fuel and material displacement • Synergies with other environmental constraints
Conclusions • The unique role of agriculture & forestry in the global climate change response is increasingly recognized • Ireland is at a Good starting point – • Foodwise 2025 • Climate Action & Low Carbon Development Act • ESD proposals • Effort sharing regulation & LULUCF integration regulation • LULUCF flexibility for afforestation, Grazing land & Cropland management activities • Need further analysis • Feedback period of 8 weeks
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