Accounting for Climate Change Uncertainty in Greenhouse Gas Inventories Verification Compliance and Trading 1st Edition by Daniel Lieberman, Matthias Jonas, Zbigniew Nahorski, Sten Nilsson ISBN 9048174791 9789048174799 by Daniel Lieberman, Matthias Jonas, Zbigniew Nahorski, Sten Nilsson 1402059299, 9781402059292 instant download after payment.

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ISBN 10: 9048174791 
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Author: Daniel Lieberman, Matthias Jonas, Zbigniew Nahorski, Sten Nilsson

Accounting for Climate Change Uncertainty in Greenhouse Gas Inventories Verification Compliance and Trading 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Fundamentals of Greenhouse Gas Inventories and the Problem of Uncertainty

• Chapter 1: The Basics of Greenhouse Gas Accounting
  • Defining Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and Their Global Warming Potentials (GWPs)
  • Inventory Scopes: Scope 1 (Direct), Scope 2 (Energy Indirect), Scope 3 (Other Indirect)
  • Key Reporting Frameworks: IPCC Guidelines, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064
  • The Role of Activity Data and Emission Factors
  • Why GHG Inventories Matter for Policy, Business, and Science
• Chapter 2: Understanding Uncertainty in GHG Inventories
  • Defining Uncertainty: Random vs. Systematic Errors
  • Sources of Uncertainty: Measurement Errors, Sampling Variability, Model Approximations, Data Gaps, Expert Judgment
  • Distinguishing between Scientific, Economic, and Policy Uncertainty
  • The Importance of Transparency in Uncertainty Reporting
• Chapter 3: Methodologies for Estimating and Reporting GHG Emissions
  • Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Approaches
  • Direct Measurement Techniques (Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems - CEMS)
  • Mass Balance and Engineering Calculations
  • Emission Factor-Based Methodologies
  • Tiered Approaches to Inventory Development (Tier 1, 2, 3)

Part II: Quantifying, Managing, and Communicating Uncertainty

• Chapter 4: Statistical Tools for Uncertainty Quantification
  • Basic Statistical Concepts: Mean, Standard Deviation, Confidence Intervals
  • Propagation of Uncertainty: Analytical and Monte Carlo Methods
  • Sensitivity Analysis and Uncertainty Budgets
  • Software Tools and Models for Uncertainty Assessment
• Chapter 5: Best Practices for Managing and Reducing Uncertainty
  • Improving Data Quality and Data Collection Methodologies
  • Selecting Appropriate Emission Factors and Models
  • Calibration, Maintenance, and Validation of Measurement Systems
  • Developing Robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Procedures
  • Technological Advancements in Measurement and Monitoring
• Chapter 6: Communicating Uncertainty to Stakeholders
  • Presenting Uncertainty Information Clearly and Effectively
  • Understanding Risk Perception and Decision-Making under Uncertainty
  • Balancing Precision with Practicality in Reporting
  • Case Studies in Effective and Ineffective Communication of Uncertainty

Part III: Verification: Ensuring Credibility and Reliability

• Chapter 7: Principles and Standards of GHG Verification
  • The Purpose of Verification: Credibility, Assurance, Risk Mitigation
  • Verification Standards and Guidelines (e.g., ISO 14064-3, Attestation Standards)
  • Types of Assurance: Limited vs. Reasonable Assurance
  • Independence, Competence, and Ethical Considerations for Verifiers
• Chapter 8: The Verification Process: From Planning to Reporting
  • Verification Planning and Materiality Assessment
  • Data Collection, Review, and Analysis by Verifiers
  • Assessing Control Systems and Documentation
  • Addressing Discrepancies and Findings
  • Issuance of Verification Statements and Reports
• Chapter 9: Challenges and Future of GHG Verification
  • Verifying Complex Emissions Sources and Scope 3 Emissions
  • Verifying Uncertainty Estimates Itself
  • The Role of Technology in Verification (e.g., Remote Sensing, Blockchain)
  • Harmonization of Verification Standards Globally

Part IV: Compliance and Trading: The Economic and Policy Implications of Uncertainty

• Chapter 10: GHG Inventories in National and International Compliance Regimes
  • The Kyoto Protocol and its National Inventory Requirements
  • The Paris Agreement's Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)
  • National Emissions Reporting Programs (e.g., EPA's GHG Reporting Program)
  • Implications of Inventory Uncertainty for National Determined Contributions (NDCs)
• Chapter 11: Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading Schemes
  • Cap-and-Trade Systems (e.g., EU ETS, California Cap-and-Trade)
  • Carbon Offsetting Mechanisms (e.g., Clean Development Mechanism, Voluntary Carbon Markets)
  • The Critical Role of Accurate Inventories for Market Integrity
  • Risk Management in Carbon Trading Due to Inventory Uncertainty
• Chapter 12: Uncertainty, Policy Design, and Market Stability
  • How Uncertainty Affects Carbon Pricing and Market Volatility
  • Designing Robust Compliance Mechanisms in the Face of Uncertainty
  • The Impact of Uncertainty on Allocation, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Systems
  • Policy Levers for Addressing and Mitigating Uncertainty Impacts

Part V: Sector-Specific Challenges and Emerging Frontiers

• Chapter 13: Uncertainty in Energy Sector GHG Inventories
  • Fossil Fuel Combustion, Fugitive Emissions from Oil and Gas
  • Renewable Energy Accounting Challenges
• Chapter 14: Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU)
  • Chemical Production, Mineral Industry, Metal Production
  • Novel Gases and Complex Chemical Reactions
• Chapter 15: Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU)
  • Biological and Biogeochemical Cycles: High Uncertainty Sources
  • Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Accounting
• Chapter 16: Waste Sector and Emerging Technologies
  • Landfills, Wastewater Treatment, Incineration
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Accounting
  • Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Geoengineering Implications

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