FAOSTAT data estimates nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from manure applied to agricultural soils, a potent greenhouse gas. Estimates provide global coverage by country from 1961 to 2019, with some projections to 2030 and 2050. The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) organization disseminates this data, which is updated annually.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in N2O emissions from manure by country and year to assess policy effectiveness.
- Model future emissions projections for 2030 and 2050 based on historical data from 1961-2019.
- Calculate aggregate CO2 equivalent emissions using global warming potentials from the IPCC AR5 report.
- Compare manure-related N2O emissions across different countries for benchmarking and target setting.
Strengths
- 59 years of historical data from 1961 to 2019.
- Global coverage with estimates provided by country.
- Includes future projections for 2030 and 2050 for some categories.
- Annual updates ensure ongoing data maintenance.
Limitations
- Estimates are computed at IPCC Tier 1 level, which is a simplified methodology.
- Projections to 2030 and 2050 are not available for all emission categories.
- Specific sample sizes, row counts, and data collection methods are not provided.
Provenance
- Source
- FAOSTAT Emissions Totals domain, disseminated by the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR).
- Collection Method
- Computed at Tier 1 of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
- Time Range
- 1961–2019 with projections for 2030 and 2050 for some categories.
- Freshness
- Updated annually.
- Geography
- Global coverage by country.