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Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) Climate Module: criteria for adaptation and mitigation

Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) Climate Module: criteria for adaptation and mitigation. Oliver Bach SAN Secretariat obach@sanstandards.org. What human activities cause GHG emissions ?.

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Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) Climate Module: criteria for adaptation and mitigation

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  1. Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) Climate Module: • criteria for adaptation and mitigation • Oliver Bach • SAN Secretariat • obach@sanstandards.org

  2. Whathumanactivities cause GHG emissions?

  3. 14% of all GHG emissions from agriculture - erosion, soil tillage, irrigation, fertilizer use, burning of biomass and livestock digestive systems Including deforestation – nearly 30% of global GHG emissions – mostly due to large scale agribusinesses such as oil palm, soy, cattle, pulpwood plantations Cattle production contributes up to 18% of all GHG emissions (FAO, 2006) Agriculture’s global carbon footprint

  4. Climate Change + Costa Rican Agriculture Raising temperature will affect sugarcane production: less sugar content, more competition from weeds and more severe rat pests. Cattleproduction and rice plantationshavebeensufferinghugelosses in thedryNorthwest Extreme floods haveaffected banana production

  5. Cattlelandoccupies 25% of CR territory, generates 11% of grossproduct and givesemploymentto 300.000 people Cattleproductiondominatedbytraditionalproductionmodelswithmonoculture pastures and pasture degradation Silvopastoralsystemshave a 20-40% increasedmeatormilkproduction Higherbird and butterflybiodiversity CATIE: Carbonfixation in NW farms: Secondaryforests (178,7 t C) Wood plantations (142,4 t C) Improved pastures withhightreedensity (107,1 t C) Degraded pastures (60,2 t C). CattleProduction

  6. OrganicAgriculturein Costa Rica (productionhectares)

  7. Domesticorganicagricultureproductsreceivesameprice as conventionalproducts Agroforestry incentives onlyforsomespecificareasthroughenvironmentalpaymentservices Coopedotafirstcarbon neutral PAS 2060 certifiedcoffeecooperative No significantpublic incentives forlowcarbonfootprintagriculture Costa Rica wantstobethefirstcarbon neutral country of theworld in 2021

  8. Pesticideimports (tons) and agriculturearea (100s of ha) 1977 - 2008

  9. SAN Climate Module

  10. Standard Setter forRainforest Alliance Certified™ farms

  11. Farms use sustainable practices that are good for the climate, including… Increasing land under conservation and restoration Maintaining energy efficiency plans Water conservation and treatment of wastewater Planned and efficient application of fertilizers and priority to organic fertilization Reduce the amount of waste produced No cutting of natural forest or land burning Increase ground cover

  12. Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM + Climate Module New, additional, robust climate criteria Add-on module to existing standard Climate-friendlyAgriculture

  13. Raise climate awareness and create added value for farmers Encourage increased carbon sequestration in soil and plants Promote reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms Stimulate greater preparedness for adaptation strategies Objectives of the SAN Climate Module

  14. A comprehensive approach, including: GHG inventory/measurement of emissions sources Improved emissions reductions planning and actions Quantification and inventory of carbon in trees and soils Risk assessment and strategies to adapt to climate change and extreme weather events Criteria closely linked between the existing SAN Standards – recognizes and builds on what producers already do The SAN Climate Module: How it works

  15. PublicConsultationProcess (2009-2010)

  16. http://clima.sanstandards.org/

  17. Workshops + field tests: Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya

  18. 41 countries and 169 organizations

  19. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (1.12) Assess climate risks and vulnerabilities; include plans to adapt to & mitigate climate change. (1.13) Annual records of main GHG sources (1.14) Access information on climate variability and its predicted impacts (1.15) Maps of land use and records of land use changes (1.16) Adaptation and mitigation practices included in training and education programs (1.17) Choose service providers that incorporate climate-friendly practices in their operations The SAN Climate Module: How it works – 15 criteria

  20. ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION (2.10) Plant native or adapted species & promote natural regeneration, to reduce vulnerability and prevent degradation. (2.11) Maintain/increase carbon stocks by planting or conserving trees or other woody biomass. Do tree inventories every five years. WATER CONSERVATION (4.10) Analyze and implement wastewater treatment options that reduce methane emissions from wastewater treatment (4.11) Adapt to water scarcity by practices such as harvesting and storing rainwater and selecting drought tolerant crop varieties. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (6.21) Be prepared for emergencies and plan response for extreme weather events - prevent damage to people, animals and property. The SAN Climate Module: How it works – 15 criteria

  21. COMMUNITY RELATIONS (7.7) Initiate/ participate in community’s climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT (8.10) Reduce nitrous oxide emissions through the efficient use of nitrogen fertilizers. SOIL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION (9.6)Maintain/increase soil carbon stocks by implementing climate-friendly soil management practices. INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT (10.1) Implement organic residue management practices that reduce GHG emissions. The SAN Climate Module: How it works – 15 criteria

  22. The SAN Climate Module: Benefits FOR FARMERS Increase access to “green” markets and climate responsible businesses Potential for added product value through differentiation Position farm for inclusion in government Payment for Environmental Services programs Help “buffer” farm against climate changes, reduce risk of adverse impacts on production FOR COMPANIES AND BRANDS Products in-line with company’s climate-related CSR strategy A strategic step towards a low-carbon business model Promote and respond to consumers' demand for low-carbon products

  23. The SAN Climate Module is NOT… Carbon-footprinting methodology Life Cycle Analysis ‘Carbon neutral’ module or label Focused to generate Carbon Offsets

  24. Standard forSustainableCattleProductionSystems • INTEGRATED CATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM • SUSTAINABLE RANGE AND PASTURE MANAGEMENT • ANIMAL WELFARE • REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT • ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CATTLE FARMS

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