CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Food Security and Agriculture (CCAFS) | Source |
The MRV Platform for Agriculture, an initiative by the Global Research Alliance for Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), in partnership with Unique Forestry and Land Use, serves as a comprehensive resource for agricultural mitigation. Initially focused on livestock MRV systems in 2018, the platform has since expanded to include rice, agroforestry, and, by 2021, nutrient management and soil organic carbon, with plans to incorporate additional sectors and cross-cutting issues over time.
The platform provides guidance for designing technical and institutional MRV systems to support agricultural mitigation efforts, such as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs). Its knowledge portal offers a range of resources featuring tools for measuring GHGs, compiling inventories, as well as MRV in practices and case studies of different MRV topics, farming systems, and regions.
Additionally, tools like CCAFS’ SAMPLES (Standard Assessment of Agricultural Mitigation Potential and Livelihoods) project provide standardized methods for measuring agricultural GHGs and identifying mitigation strategies compatible with food security. The platform’s emphasis on practical applications and shared experiences equips practitioners, policymakers, and researchers with valuable insights to improve MRV systems and enhance global mitigation efforts. By integrating advanced methods and tools, the MRV Platform plays a vital role in addressing climate change within the agriculture sector.
