O Plano ABC no Rio Grande do Sul: a mitigação das emissões através dos investimentos do Plano ABC

Abstract

This dissertation investigates greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the agricultural sector of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, analyzing the correlations between investments from the Low Carbon Agriculture Plan (Plano Agricultura de Baixo Carbono or Plano ABC) and variations in emissions over time. Using data from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates System (SEEG) and integrating information from various public sources, including emissions, Plano ABC investments, gross value added, municipal agricultural production, and effective livestock, this research sought to understand the effectiveness of the Plano ABC in mitigating atmospheric emissions. The adopted methodology involved the location, identification, and organization of various data, composed of relevant information. To identify the cities that emitted the most in 2019, the last year of the Plano ABC, the data was segmented into samples of 10 cities, taking into account different agricultural crops and animal classes. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of emissions was conducted, segmented between Agriculture and Livestock, between the cities that benefited from the credits made available by the Plano ABC and those that did not. By examining the correlations between Plano ABC investments and emissions over the plan's duration, this research aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the implications of actions in the agricultural context. The results highlight the complexity of interactions between different factors and point to the ongoing need for research and monitoring to fully assess the impact of these initiatives on reducing GHG emissions in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.