Rice Methane Emissions Reduction

Rice is estimated to be responsible for about 16% of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by releasing methane caused by long-term flooding of rice fields which leads to anaerobic fermentation of organic matter in the soil. Getting reliable information on rice growing areas and rice farming practices is crucial to minimise the amount of CH4 produced from rice cultivation.

While providing this information EO can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of projects and policy because it allows decision makers to concentrate efforts in regions with the greatest potential GHG reductions and the capabilities relevant for Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) schemes of CH4 emissions from rice paddy cultivation.