Output1) Needs AssessmentAt the beginning of the project, a need assessment will be conducted using an online survey to gather essential information about the current animal waste management, the awareness and current knowledge level on GHG emissions. The survey form will be distributed to all 21 member economies.
Example of questions are :
A. Basic Knowledge
1. What is a greenhouse gas (GHG)?
2. Can you name at least three common greenhouse gases?
3. What is the greenhouse effect?
4. How do human activities contribute to climate change?
5. What are the potential impacts of climate change?
B. Understanding of GHG Emissions
1. What are the main sources of GHG emissions?
2. How do different sectors (e.g., energy, transportation, agriculture) contribute to GHG emissions?
3. What is a carbon footprint?
4. How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint?
5. What are the benefits of reducing GHG emissions?
C. Policy and Regulation
1. Are you aware of any international agreements or protocols related to climate change? (e.g., Paris Agreement)
2. Are you familiar with any national or local policies aimed at reducing GHG emissions?
3. Do you think governments should take more action to address climate change? If so, what actions should they take?
D. Personal Awareness and Behavior
1. How often do you think about the impact of your actions on the environment?
2. Have you taken any steps to reduce your carbon footprint in the past year? (e.g., energy conservation, recycling, using public transportation)
3. Do you believe that individuals can make a significant impact on climate change?
What are the biggest barriers to reducing your carbon footprint?
4. What kind of information or resources would help you reduce your carbon footprint?
E. Animal waste management
1. What types of animals are raised on the farm?
2. How many animals of each type are present?
3. What is the average weight or size of the animals?
4. How is the animal waste stored? (e.g., manure pits, lagoons, solid storage)
5. Is the storage system covered or uncovered?
Then, training materials will be developed based on the insights gained from the assessment.
A three-day workshop on biogas technology and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory will be organized for 20 participants from livestock farms, educational institutions, and government agencies. The workshop will primarily take place in Bangkok during the final quarter of 2025 (Nov-Dec 2025). The workshop is design for on-site, in-person participation to maximize understanding through interactive activities such as small group discussions of case studies or policies, brainstorming on recommendations, and collaboration. However, an online option will be available for economies unable to attend in person.
The first day of the workshop will focus on waste management technologies in livestock farms, with a particular emphasis on biogas technology. The second day will delve into carbon footprint inventory and management. On the third day, participants will engage in an exchange of ideas, where current situation of livestock farms and perspectives of each economy can be reflected.
Day 1 agenda
9:00-10:00Explain the project objective and plan(Expert) 10:00-12:00Current animal waste management in each economy(Modulator)
12:00-13:00Lunch
13:00-15:00Current animal waste management in each economy(Modulator)
15:00-16:00Best practices on animal waste management(Expert) 16:00-17:00Summary and Discussion(Expert and Modulator) Day 2 agenda
9:00-10:30Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO) and Carbon Footprint for Product (CFP)(Expert)
10:30-12:00Introduction to GHG inventory tools(Expert) 12:00-13:00Lunch
13:00-15:00Practical session on the GHG inventory tools(Expert and Modulator)
15:00-16:00Presentation of each economy(Modulator)
16:00-17:00Summary and Discussion(Expert and Modulator)
Day 3 agenda
9:00-11:00GHG emission reduction measures(Expert) 11:00-12:00Calculation of GHG emission reduction(Expert) 12:00-13:00Lunch
13:00-15:00Practical session on dissemination of the GHG inventory tools and strategic plan for biogas promotion and dissemination among APEC economies(Expert and Modulator)
15:00-16:00Presentation of each economy(Modulator) 16:00-17:00 Wrap up discussion (Expert and Modulator)
2) GHG Inventory Handbook for Livestock FarmsA concise publication on how to estimate GHG emissions from livestock farms will be produced by the contractor with supervision by the PO. The minimum number of pages excluding annexes this publication is 50 pages. This handbook will be developed based on the IPCC guidelines. All 3 scopes of greenhouse gas emissions will be covered (Scope 1: Direct Emissions or Emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the animal farms, Scope 2: Indirect Emissions or Emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heating, and cooling consumed by the animal farms, Scope 3: Other Indirect Emissions or All other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain of the reporting animal farms, both upstream and downstream). The handbook will be developed in English. It will be distributed to all economies during the 3-day workshop.
3) Project Summary ReportA report on the project will be developed by the contractor with supervision by the PO. The report will contain 1) Project findings which include strategic plan for biogas promotion and dissemination and minimum 5 recommendations for GHG emission reduction in animal farms among APEC economies; 2) Bast practices in waste management technologies; and 3) GHG inventory handbook and mitigation measures for livestock farms. The minimum number of pages excluding annexes of the report will be 80 pages. The report will also be published on APEC website (APEC Publication).
4) 3-Day WorkshopThis 3-day training/workshop will train 20 participants on GHG inventory and recommendations for the farms to achieve Net-Zero GHG Emission.
Outcome1. Improved data collection and reporting on GHG emissions in the livestock sector.
2. Enhanced ability to track progress towards emissions reduction targets, facilitating informed policy decisions.
3. Strengthened technical knowledge and skills among stakeholders, enabling effective implementation of biogas technologies.
BeneficiariesDirect beneficiaries will be the on-site participants. There are three primary participant groups: government officials from the Ministry of Energy or Environment, animal farm owners producing over 10 tons of waste daily, and university-level educators, particularly from environmental or renewable energy departments. The participants will receive the training materials on animal waste management and GHG inventory handbook for animal farms that can be further disseminated in their economy. In addition, the participants will have a chance to form a network during the training. This could potentially evolve into a working group in across economy.
Such working groups can work hand-in-hand to develop future actions for GHG emission mitigation.
Indirect beneficiaries include local and global residents nearby animal farms, as well as livestock consumers. Adopting biogas technology on these farms will improve the local environment and enhance the quality of livestock products.