A scenario-based approach to emissions reduction targets in Scottish agriculture

Vera Eory; Kairsty Topp; Bob Rees; Stephanie Jones; Kaia Waxenberg; Andrew Barnes; Pete Smith; Michael MacLeod; Eileen Wall

doi:10.7488/ERA/3048

A scenario-based approach to emissions reduction targets in Scottish agriculture

Vera Eory, Kairsty Topp, Bob Rees, Stephanie Jones, Kaia Waxenberg, Andrew Barnes, Pete Smith, Michael MacLeod, Eileen Wall

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

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The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019 sets the ambitious net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets by 2045. This report provides an updated assessment of the emission reduction potential of the most effective mitigation measures in Scotland. The research team assessed 25 distinct farm technologies (in total 39, when considered for different livestock types) and practices which can reduce GHG emissions in Scotland by 2050. The measures were derived via a systematic process taking forward the most suitable options for Scotland for quantitative modelling.

Original language	English
Commissioning body	ClimateXChange
Number of pages	105
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7488/ERA/3048
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 2 Oct 2022

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