Greenhouse Gas Mitigation through Sustainable Intensification of Livestock Production in the Brazilian Cerrado

Rafael Oliveira Silva, Luis Gustavo Barioni and Dominic Moran

EuroChoices, 2015, vol. 14, issue 1, 28-34

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Brazilian greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are projected to reach 3.2 gigatonnes (CO 2 eq.) by 2020. The government has made a voluntary commitment to reduce this figure by 40 per cent. A reduction in deforestation and livestock mitigation measures are key components of this commitment. Focusing on the Cerrado core (central Brazilian Savannah), we analyse abatement potential and cost-effectiveness of GHG mitigation measures applicable to livestock production. We focus on the role of intensification measures, particularly pasture restoration and animal performance to meet the objectives of increasing beef production to meet higher demand, while simultaneously reducing emissions.

Date: 2015
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