This study investigates the impact of international trade on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Using a trade-adjusted approach, the researchers analyze global, regional, and national emission trends from 1986 to 2017. They find significant differences between production-based and trade-adjusted emissions, particularly for major exporters and importers of emission-intensive food items. The findings highlight the importance of considering trade in national emissions reduction targets for more effective climate change mitigation.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Jun 09, 2022
Authors
Adrian Foong, Prajal Pradhan, Oliver Frör, Jürgen P. Kropp
Tags
international trade
greenhouse gas emissions
agriculture
climate change
emission trends
food items
national targets
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