In his key-note speech, Prof. Dr. Lotze-Campen discussed the assessment of national and global methane emissions and the share of agricultural production in total emissions. He explained to what extent the agricultural sector contributes to methane emissions and showed what can be done to reduce these emissions significantly.
Future emissions strongly depend on technical mitigation measures in production as well as the dietary choices we all make. Reducing the consumption of meat would contribute significantly to emission reductions and would also improve human health (see also the "EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet"). Agricultural producers should also pay attention e.g. to improving fertilizer management, manure management, and using new feed supplements for ruminant livestock. In combination, technical mitigation measures, a higher share of plant-based food consumption, and reduced livestock numbers are essential to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees, in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement.
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