Event
Grassland Systems: Busting the myths on carbon sequestration
Explainers on carbon sequestration and net zero goals, on-farm measurement, carbon markets, including private and public finance, the advice given to farmers and incorporation into environmental schemes. Part of Countryside COP4, bringing together the rural community and businesses to showcase and inspire activity ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 – 22 November 2024.
9:30 Introduction – Webinar Chair: Felicity Crotty | Principal Consultant Agriculture and Land, Ricardo plc
19:35 Setting the scene and meeting net zero goals | Bridget Emmett, Principal Scientist, UK Centre For Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH)
- What is carbon sequestration?
- Research summary – what we know, what we don’t, what is currently happening
- Managing expectation on how it can support meeting net zero goals (what is its potential in terms of contributing to climate change targets)?
19:45 How do we measure at scale – system, field and farm? | Gary Lanigan, Research Officer, Crops, Environment and Land-Use Programme, Teagasc
- Reality and practicality
- Measurement across field and farm and time periods involved
19.55 Understanding the Carbon Sequestration Marketplace | Anna Sellars, Senior Consultant, SRUC
- Carbon Markets What are they and how do they affect sequestration and the farming community; Private financing and public markets
20:05 Advising farmers and managing expectations | Speaker TBC
- What is the current state of the art on the advice given to farmers and how will it be incorporated into environmental schemes
20:15 Discussion
- Discussion and debate between speakers and audience
20:55 Closing Remarks
Now in its fourth year, Countryside COP provides a platform for anyone interested in the countryside to hear how the UK’s rural economy and agriculture can help tackle climate change and improve sustainability.
The Countryside COP allows the rural community and UK agriculture to set the agenda and will serve to amplify policy asks and other messaging through many voices.
For more information on Countryside COP 2024 events, go to https://agricology.co.uk/research-projects/countryside-cop4-04-08-november-2024/
