Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Greenhouse gases

Scott Graeme (PhD student) measuring effects of increased soil temperature on soil respiration, Cass

Scott Graeme (PhD student) measuring effects of increased soil temperature on soil respiration, Cass

Outcome:

Improved measurement and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from the terrestrial biosphere.

Core expertise

  • Land use impacts on net greenhouse gas emissions
  • Carbon sequestration (sinks) in soils and vegetation
  • Regional– and national–scale emissions estimation
  • Emissions inventory for major agricultural greenhouse gases
  • New mitigation strategies and technologies
  • Policy advice and evaluation

Our science focus

  • Developing methods for improved inventory of carbon stored in soils and vegetation, nitrous oxide and methane
  • Modelling emissions and impacts of climate change to anticipate future change
  • Assessing economic and environmental implications of climate change policies
  • Providing methods for certification of greenhouse gas emissions inventory and management
  • Developing innovative technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions
  • Advising government and primary sector on strategies to manage risks and opportunities in climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Contributing to national and international greenhouse gas and climate change research