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COMPONENT 2. REDUCTION OF THE RELEASE OF UPOPS IN PRIORITY SECTORS
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OUTCOME B) UPOPS EMISSIONS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS STRENGTHENED Output B1. National strategy for the elimination of burning methods in the agricultural sectors Through this Output and aligned with results within Outputs B2, the project will contribute to the elimination of open burning of Agricultural Waste/Biomass in order to reduce and eventually eliminate identified UPOPs releases linked to theses practices. Through this Output the project will evidence the reduction of 4 gTEQ/y. The following activities will be developed to reach Output B1: a) National Strategy Development: The project will develop a national strategy for a period of 5 years to enable the gradual reduction of biomass burning in different crops within the country. For its preparation, consultation processes will be established among relevant stakeholders. Initially, it can be highlighted the participation of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, enforcement authorities, Producers' Associations, related research institutes, and other relevant stakeholders. International experiences, both regional and global, that could contribute to the development of the strategic guidelines will also be considered in the development of the strategy. The pilot projects developed within Output B2 targeting sugar cane, rice and pineapple crops will also contribute to the development of the strategy. The Strategy will define areas of joint action to enable the gradual reduction and eventual elimination of biomass burning. The roles and responsibilities of the different actors will be clearly defined. In addition, it will include recommendations on different financing alternatives as well as the development of policies/regulations necessary for its sustainability. The Strategy will be implemented through Executive Decree to be developed under Output A2. b) Monitoring and Evaluation: The National Strategy will be periodically monitored in its progress and quantitative measures will be set to determine the effectiveness of its implementation in achieving specific local and global environmental goals. Indicators will include: environmental improvement (where reduction of UPOPs releases will be considered), economic development, social impacts, capacity building, investment effectiveness. c) Dissemination: the project will ensure the dissemination of the National Strategy among key stakeholders and ensure proper mechanisms for regular reporting on progress and effectiveness. Output B2. 3 Pilot Projects for the reduction of UPOP emissions from uncontrolled and/or open burning of biomass (sugarcane, pineapple, and rice) and other waste In line with Output B1, this output will develop three pilot projects to introduce BEP/BAT in the processing of sugar cane, pineapple, and rice, with the aim to measure emissions and reduce uncontrolled burning of biomass. The activities will be coordinated with the Producer Chambers of the three sectors with a top-down approach to generate the highest percentage of participation in the sector and bring the results to all producers. For the development and implementation of this activity, experiences and lessons learned from GEF/UNDP projects in the region (e.g., Ecuador, Colombia) will be considered. UPOPs releases reduction identified in Output B1 will be also supported through the implementation of these pilot projects. For a more comprehensive approach, the pilot linked to the reduction of open burning of biomass in pineapple cultivation has been developed within the following Output B3 in conjunction with the use of its biomass with a circular economy approach. The following activities will be developed to reach Output B2: 1. Sugarcane: The pilot will seek to minimize the burning of sugarcane biomass through a more sustainable approach. For that purpose, the pilot will be preceded by feasibility analysis among the following options of approach: Option a) in situ biodegradation, using microorganisms cultivated in bioreactors; Option b) biochar/biogas production, where the production of biochar/biogas will be based on three stages: harvest, fine chop and pyrolysis; and Option c) cellulose production for appropriate uses, will have 3 stages as well: harvest, fine chop and cellulose synthesis. The pilot will be implemented in Guanacaste province and San Carlos and will also include the determination of POPs/UPOPs emissions reduced. It will be developed in close coordination with MAG, MINSALUD, UTN, LAICA and Azucarera El Viejo. The following activities will be developed: a) Determination of most feasible option: a.1. Assessment of each option; a.2 Determination of the most appropriate partner; a.3 Legal arrangements with partner enterprise registration. b) Pilot project operation: b.1 Pilot size industry design; b.2 Pilot Plant procurement; b.3 Operation tests; b.4 UPOPs sampling and chemical analysis; b.5 Assessment of results. c) Promote technology transfer for farmers, local government institutions, private technical assistants, universities, and other agricultural development agencies. 2. Rice: The pilot will seek to minimize the burning of rice biomass through a more sustainable approach. The pilot will support CONARROZ´s ongoing efforts to discourage open burning practices in rice production. For that purpose, the project will conduct a feasibility analysis of in situ biodegradation using bio inputs available in the country. The pilot will be implemented in Guanacaste province. The pilot will define a business model of the most feasible alternative and the POPs emissions will be accounted for. This pilot project will be developed in close coordination with the MINAE, MAG, MINSALUD, UTN, Conarroz and Grupo Pelón. The following activities will be developed: Determination of the most appropriate partner and legal arrangements. UPOPs sampling and chemical analysis. Identify/Test feasible and effective bio inputs to conduct biomass degradation, conduct on site demonstrations. Provide technical assistance to farmers for the application of best agricultural practices, promoting in situ biomass degradation. Assessment of results. Promote technology transfer for farmers, local government institutions, private technical assistants, universities, and other agricultural development agencies. Output B3. Assessment and Pilot for the use of pineapple biomass through a Circular Economy approach. The pilot will seek to avoid open burning in pinapple production while maximizing the use of pineapple biomass with a more sustainable approach. For that purpose, the pilot will be preceded by feasibility analysis among the following options of approach: Option a) in situ biodegradation through the use of microorganisms cultivated in bioreactors; Option b) short fiber biomaterial production for different alternative uses and the associated demand, such as: substrate for fungus, construction panels, single use products, biochar, biogas or supplement to animal feed. The process will consist in three stages: harvest, fine chop and dry of the biomaterial; and Option c) long fiber biomaterial production for appropriate uses and the associated demand, which will also have three stages: harvest, decorticate and spin of the long fiber. The pilot will be implemented in Huetar Norte region and will define a business model of the most feasible alternative and the POPs emissions will be accounted for. It will be developed in close coordination with MAG, MINSALUD, UTN, Nico Verde (enterprise) and Huetar Pineapple grower´s union. The following activities will be developed: a) Determination of most feasible option: a.1. Assessment of each option; a.2 Determination of the most appropriate partner; a.3 Legal arrangements with partner enterprise registration. b) Pilot project operation: b.1 Pilot size industry design; b.2 Pilot Plant procurement; b.3 Operation tests; b.4 UPOPs sampling and chemical analysis; b.5 Assessment of results. c) Promote technology transfer for farmers, local government institutions, private technical assistants, universities, and other agricultural development agencies. Download 39.94 Kb. Share with your friends:
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