More than just CO₂: The impact of methane emissions and opportunities to reduce them
Methane emissions are a major contributor to global warming and are affecting climate change much faster than carbon dioxide. In this presentation, we will focus on the main sources of methane emissions, with a particular focus on the role of agriculture and livestock. We will explore various technologies and innovations that can help reduce methane emissions in this sector, and we will present concrete steps that dairy company Danone is taking to limit its impact. We will also look at the role of consumers and discuss whether they can contribute to reducing methane emissions, for example by changing their eating habits. Finally, we will consider a key question: is it possible to achieve significant reductions in methane emissions without negatively impacting food production?
The expert discussion after the presentation will be led by Mgr. Zuzana V. Harmáčková, Ph.D., head of the department of social-ecological analysis, Global Change Research Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences.