Gold Standard Methane Emission Reduction by Adjusted Water Mgmt Practice in Rice Cultivation
The "Methodology for Methane Emission Reduction by Adjusted Water Management Practice in Rice Cultivation" aims to mitigate methane emissions by altering water management techniques in rice cultivation, targeting the reduction of anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in rice-cropping soils. This involves shifting from continuous flooding to intermittent flooding or reducing the duration of flooded conditions, employing methods like alternate wetting and drying (AWD) or aerobic rice cultivation. Additionally, the methodology advocates for the adoption of aerobic rice cultivation practices such as direct-seeded rice (DSR) over transplanted rice. It is applicable to projects of various scales, including large-scale, small-scale, or micro-scale endeavors or Programmes of Activities (PoAs). Derived from the small-scale Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodology AMS-III.AU, version 4.0, this methodology has been updated to align with recent IPCC guidelines (Chapter 5.5 of IPCC Guidelines, 2019), incorporating country-specific baseline determination using Tier-2 approaches, enhanced guidelines on baselines and methane measurements, and a simplified approach tailored for small-scale and micro-scale projects.
This webinar will cover information about the methodology's applicability, how credits are calculated, and include a demonstration of the policy in action. This session aims to equip participants with a thorough understanding of how to effectively implement and leverage the methodology for methane emission reduction in rice cultivation practices.
00:00 - Welcome and Webinar Introduction
01:02 - Overview of Envision Blockchain and the Guardian
03:20 - Recap of Previous Webinars and Policy Development Checklist
06:27 - Deep Dive into Methane Emission Reduction Methodology
09:00 - Understanding Methane Emissions in Rice Cultivation
10:56 - Calculating VERs: Methodology and Schemas
14:01 - Policy Schema, Workflow, and Guardian Demo
41:13 - Live Data Migration and Closing Remarks