Methodology for Methane Emission Reduction by Adjusted Water Management Practice In Rice Cultivation

We are seeking feedback on revisions made to the “Methodology for Methane Emission Reduction By Adjusted Water Management Practice In Rice Cultivation”.

This Methodology is based on an approved small scale CDM methodology AMS-III.AU. Changes have been made in the methodology based on Chapter 5.5. of IPCC 2019. In addition, new sub-sections (Subsections 6.10-6.8) have been included to reflect research-based development of emission and scaling factors. Guidelines for developing baselines and scaling factors has been included with the example for Spain.

This methodology is applicable for reduced anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in rice cropping soils. This includes activities such as rice farms that change the water regime during the cultivation period from continuously to intermittent flooded conditions and/or a shortened period of flooded conditions; alternate wetting and drying method and aerobic rice cultivation methods; and rice farms that change their rice cultivation practice from transplanted to direct seeded rice (DSR).