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Addressing Open Agricultural Sector Burning: A CCAC Global Transition Plan

… with ash (a common misconception due to the black appearance of charred earth). In reality, … no-burn methods not only eliminate annual emissions of GHGs, black carbon and harmful pollution; but also provide …
Reports, Case Studies & Assessments
SECTORAL GUIDANCE

AQMx Sectoral Guidance: Alternatives to Crop Residue Burning

… of the total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions between 2010 and 2019 ( IPCC, 2022 ). … and 5.1Mt of PM10 ( EDGAR, 2022 ), 64.8Mt of carbon monoxide (CO) (ibid.), 38Mt of carbon … also results in a significant deposition of black carbon (BC): 0.5 Mt in 2022 (ibid.). BC …
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Global black carbon emissions, 1750-2022

… Global black carbon emissions, 1750-2022 Global emissions of anthropogenic black carbon increased by a factor of 10 from … Global emissions of anthropogenic black carbon increased by a factor of 10 from 1750 …
Database
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Agroecological impacts of crop residue burning: A qualitative systematic review of direct and inferred evidence

… fires, contributes to about 37 % of global black carbon emissions, exacerbating climate change (Bond et …
Scientific publications
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World Biochar Certificate – Guidelines for Sustainable Production of Biochar

… biomass are ensured, as well as a carbon-positive production that complies with … Biochar Certificate (EBC) and is owned by Carbon Standards International.   Resource … is usually done in the EBC-endorsed Black Gauß I device (c.f., …
Action Plans, Standards, Legislation and Agreements
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Maize Training Manual for Extension Workers in Uganda

… sp. Other examples of annual weeds include black jack, goat weed, wandering jew etc Maize … weed) Rag weed (Ambrosia sp) Lions ear Black jack Pig weeds Amaranthus sp. weeds … (fruit trees, shade trees) Trees are carbon sinks which reduces on the accumulation …
Online Training & Resources
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The Prospects of Controlling Open Burning of Crop Residues in Thailand: A Quantitative Assessment of Implementation Barriers and Costs

… resulting in about twice the level of PM2.5 emissions relative to an effectively … such as particulate matter (PM), including black carbon (BC) and organic carbon (OC) components, … resulting in about twice the level of PM2.5 emissions relative to an effectively …
Scientific publications
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Solid Waste Management Action Plan for Greater Lomé

… reduction in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the waste sector by 2030. To reach … pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane and black carbon. To implement the sector’s climate … pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane and black carbon. To implement the sector’s climate …
Action Plans, Standards, Legislation and Agreements
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Guidelines for the Eradication of Open Burning

… substances and is a leading cause of black carbon, which has a global warming potential … after carbon dioxide. • 5-10% of global CO2e emissions come from the black carbon released …
Guidelines, Tools & Models
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A World of Waste: Risks and opportunities in household waste management

… products of household waste in the form of emissions (for example, through dump sites or … landfill, a far stronger greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide13. Reducing overconsumption and … — increase. Open burning of waste releases black carbon into the atmosphere, a key driver …
Reports, Case Studies & Assessments