Changing Markets Foundation 293d ago

New research reveals a coordinated plan by agribusiness to influence climate policies in Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. The goal: to change how the impact of livestock farming is calculated using a controversial new measurement, known as GWP*. Proponents argue that GWP* offers a fairer way to assess methane’s impact. The truth is, it’s misused to promote so-called “no additional warming” targets, an accounting trick, one that allows the agriculture sector to carry on with business as usual, maintaining emissions instead of reducing them. Critics warn this approach could weaken global methane reduction efforts and undermine long-term food sovereignty. What's happening in South America is part of a broader global trend, with GWP* gaining traction from New Zealand to Ireland. Hear from the investigative journalist behind new research in South America, expert voices on corporate lobbying, and scientists, to discuss why methane in agriculture matters and must be addressed. More resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cn6CvLev1A-bza4BO6YgOD8OiXN_7jFhtrvOoa7LaxU/edit?usp=sharing