Greenhouse gas emission status in agriculture and livestock sectors of Korea: A mini review

• 발행기관: 한국축산식품학회
• 저자명: Sun Jin Hur Jae Min Kim Dong Gyun Yim Yohan Yoon Sang Suk Lee Cheorun Jo
• 간행물 정보: 『Food and Life』제2024권 제1호, 1~7쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 농수해양 > 식품과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.03.31

국문 초록

The goal of achieving carbon neutrality is now a shared objective for humanity, with countries worldwide setting specific greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets by 2030. While initial concerns about global warming focused on fossil fuel use post-industrial revolution, perceptions shifted in the 2010s, highlighting the livestock industry as a significant contributor. However, a survey showed that the energy sector accounts for 71.2%, while agriculture contributes to only 11.9% of global GHG emissions, with only 7% of agricultural GHG coming from livestock. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, the livestock sector accounts for 13.5% of the total GHG emissions. In Korea, GHG emissions from the agricultural sector are reported to be 2.9%, of which the livestock sector accounts for 1.3%. These findings underscore that the livestock industry is not the primary GHG emitter, emphasizing the need for intensive reduction efforts across high-emission industries like energy. Hence, setting accurate, data-based reduction targets and guidelines is crucial for effective GHG emissions mitigation.

목차

Introduction

Status of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in Korea

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in agriculture sector

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in livestock sector

Conclusion

키워드

climate change livestock industry carbon footprint greenhouse gases environment