Measurement, reporting and Verification (MRV) of non-CO₂ greenhouse gases: International Best Practices and Suggestions for China

Technical Report · Fri Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 2023

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2228452· OSTI ID:2228452

Wang, Wenjun ^[1]; Khanna, Nina ^[1]; Liu, Xu ^[2]; Lin, Jiang ^[1]

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1. Unversity of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
2. Peking University, Beijing (China)

Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) is a systematic approach to tracking and documenting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and emission reductions. MRV can be used across all sectors and for all GHGs to track emissions patterns, evaluate programs, and promote transparency. As methane and other short-lived climate pollutants become critical to mitigating near-term climate change impacts, MRV systems become critical in improving emission inventories; facilitating the development of climate change policies and targets, and tracking and demonstrating progress towards sustainable development. This report focuses on current sectoral issues – including the emerging roles for satellites and remote sensing technologies - and international best practices in MRV policies and programs for non-carbon dioxide (CO₂) GHGs including methane, nitrous oxide (N₂O), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in specific sectors. Based on international best practices and a review of China’s current MRV system, we offer suggestions for a possible path forward for developing and implementing a stronger non-CO₂ MRV system.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 2228452
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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