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"In Argentina, where beef is a symbol of national pride, a government-led
partnership has started certifying certain livestock as carbon neutral. It’s a
big step that shouldn’t be underestimated, but getting the certification
process right is crucial.
The world’s livestock sector is a key driver of climate change, contributing
around 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of agriculture’s
annual greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock, with raising cattle for
meat typically being the most emissions-intensive activity. While shifting
diets to plant-based foods and alternative proteins can help reduce emissions,
global meat consumption is growing with an expanding population and rising
prosperity.
There are ways that livestock producers can reduce those emissions. However,
beyond social pressure, ranchers have few incentives to do so. Unless those
steps to reduce emissions also increase productivity, they typically become
costs with little immediate benefit in return.
With formal certification, farmers can earn a higher price. This has been the
case with certified organic or fair-trade products. If livestock could be
raised in ways that produce fewer emissions and certified as climate-friendly,
the resulting higher prices they could fetch might give producers an incentive
to invest in reducing their herds’ emissions."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
