Regional Workshop Report
Regional Workshop
Improvement
development
of country-specific
emission
factors for
Improvement andand
development
of country-specific emission
factors for methane from enteric
emission
methane from rice cultivation
December 7-11, 2015
Bogor, Indonesia
February 1-4, 2016
Pati, Indonesia
This document was prepared by ICF International, Inc., under Contract No. AID-486-C-11-00002 with the United States Agency for
International Development Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA).
Table of Contents
Overview....................................................................................................................................................... 3
The contents are not the responsibility of USAID and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Government.
Table of Contents
Workshop objectives.................................................................................................................................... 4
Classroom and Field training .................................................................................................................... 4
Participant profile .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Workshop Evaluation Results ....................................................................................................................... 5
Quantitative Results .................................................................................................................................. 5
Qualitative Results .................................................................................................................................... 6
Summary & Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 6
Annex 1: Agenda ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Annex 2: Participant List ............................................................................................................................... 9
Overview
Emission factors are coefficients that quantify the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or removals per unit
of human activity. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) maintains an open database of
emission factors for all source categories to inform estimation of GHG emissions and removals; countries
can use these default emission factors to complete a national GHG inventory. However, more accurate
emission estimates can be calculated using country-specific emission factors that best reflect the country’s
national circumstances.
“Emission Factor Identification and Development” is a key area for technical assistance within United
States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Low Emissions Asian Development (LEAD)
program. LEAD’s charge is to provide training and technical assistance on the development of more
reliable, country-specific GHG emission factors, which are applied to activity data in order to calculate
GHG emissions.
In FY 2013 and 2014, the USAID LEAD program consulted with regional stakeholders and country experts
to gather inputs on emission factors currently used in ten LEAD program countries and determine which
emission factors are priorities for improvement in the region. The research team also completed a desk
study and developed a selection framework that identified key factors for prioritizing emission factors and
incorporated information from the National Communications of LEAD program countries. The study
recommended six emission factors as regional priorities for improvement. CH4 emissions from rice
cultivation were identified as one of the six emission factors that need improvement since most LEAD
countries are still applying the IPCC default emission factors for these two source categories
In 2016, USAID LEAD is focusing regionally on CH4 emissions from rice cultivation by conducting a fiveday regional workshop on improvement and development of emission factor for methane emissions rice
cultivation (hosted in Indonesia). Scientists and trainers from the USAID LEAD program, in collaboration
with researchers from the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development’s (IAARD)
research center the Indonesian Agricultural Environment Research Institute (IAERI), will deliver the
training. Participants will learn methodologies for developing country-specific emission factors for methane
rice cultivation and will conduct exercises to develop and learn to apply country-specific emission factors
to their National Communications. EF development methodology for rice emission factor will further
strengthen an implementation of low emission development strategies (LEDS) in country. Methodology
developed for this workshop will contribute to Indicator #7: Number of climate mitigation and/or
adaptation tools, technologies, and methodologies, developed, tested, and/or adopted as a result of USG
assistance (F indicator 4.8.2-8) under IR 1.1 of the USAID LEAD Performance Management Plan:
Implementation of LEDS strengthened.
Workshop objectives
The principal objective of this training workshop was to build capacity of government officials and
practitioners to develop country-specific emission factors methane from rice cultivation that could be
used to improve the accuracy and quality of each country’s national GHG inventory.
The key objectives of this workshop included:
1. Inform participants of the IPCC Guidelines for National GHG Inventory in Agriculture (with focus
on methane emission from rice), and the 3 approaches for developing country specific emission
factors;
2. Provide a list of publications, journals, materials and any references on methane emission from
rice cultivation, as potential sources of data/information to develop country specific emission
factors;
3. Train participants on the basic procedures and guidelines on how to set up and perform actual
measurements of methane emission from rice field, including data analysis and calculations; and
4. Inform participants of the ongoing national, regional and international projects/initiatives on
methane measurements that could foster future networking and collaboration in developing
country specific emission factors.
It was expected that this effort will also contribute to the following outcomes:
 Regional sharing of lessons learned in the development of country-specific emission factors; and
 Improved emission estimates from the rice cultivation source category, increasing the accuracy of
GHG estimates in the agriculture sector at the national, regional, and global level.
Classroom and Field training
The regional workshop (conducted in English) was held over four days with two additional days allocated
for travel. The format was a combination of three approaches. The resource team led guided lectures to
guide a broad discussion of the subject. Second, they presented experiment designs for measuring methane
and calculating emission factors for methane using IPCC 2006 guidelines. Participants were also acquainted
with case studies from other countries in the region. A one day field visit will was conducted to provide
participants hands-on training on measuring methane, analyzing gas samples and reporting results. This
field visit was conducted in IAERI’s facility in Jakenan where participants were asked to analyze gas samples
collected during group experiments using the methane estimation laboratories. On the last day of the
workshop, countries presented results from their group experiments conducted at IAERI and talked about
their plan for taking forward the learning from the workshop.
Participant profile
Target participants for this workshop were scientists, government personnel and experts from academia
involved in identification and development of emission factors for methane from enteric fermentation.
Participants from six USAID LEAD program countries- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Vietnam
and Thailand participated in this regional workshop. The list of participants is given in Annex 2.
Workshop Evaluation Results
This section summarizes the feedback provided by the 30 participants of the regional workshop.
Quantitative Results
All results shown below are the scores provided by participants on a scale of 1 (poor) to excellent (5)
Did the session meet the stated learning objectives, shared with you before the event?
Options
Yes, this session met stated learning objectives.
No.
of
respondents
26
Maybe, this session met only some of the stated learning objectives.
No, this session did not meet stated learning objectives.
3
1
How likely are you to apply content (e.g., materials, methodology) from this session?
Options
Very likely
Not likely
Need more information to assess applicability
No.
of
respondents
24
1
4
Qualitative Results
 What specific content from this session (e.g., concept, approach, tool, technique, best practice) do
you plan to apply in your work? What is the timeframe to do so?
o At least 13 participants commented that they plan to apply the knowledge gained from this
workshop in their work
o 2 participants commented that they would improve their existing experiments after the
learning on guidelines discussed in the workshop

Is there additional information that you require in order to apply the training concepts?
o Two participants expressed interest in learning from other countries through collaborations
and networks
o One participant was seeking information on tier 3/modeling related methods for measuring
methane and estimating emission factor

Other comments
o One participant commented -‘’Instructors were very competent and delivered the lectures very
well.’’
o Another participant suggested- ‘’It would have been good if the workshop was at least seven days
long.’’
Summary & Recommendations
Overall, participants were satisfied with the workshop including its design, delivery, instructors, and
coordination. Based on results from the survey and comments received from the participants, additional
recommendations include:
o Follow-up to inquire about regional knowledge sharing and creation of networks to continue
discussion on this topic.
o Design a longer follow-up workshop with more case studies/examples from other countries
in the region.
LEAD helped facilitate creation of collaborative networks on social media or other media through the
sharing of email addresses and contact information of all participants.
Annex 1: Agenda
Regional workshop on improvement and development of country-specific emission factors
for methane from rice cultivation
February 1-4, 2016, Pati, Indonesia
RESOURCE TEAM:
USAID LEAD Team
Mr. Leandro Buendia, ICF/USAID LEAD Program, Lead Trainer
Dr. Amornwan (Mai) Resanond, ICF/USAID LEAD Program, Deputy Chief of Party
Ms. Sumedha Malaviya, ICF/USAID LEAD Program, GHG inventory expert
Indonesia Agriculture and Environment Research Institute (IAERI)
Dr. Prihasto Setyanto, Director, IAERI, Lead Trainer
DAY 1 (MONDAY, February 1, 2016)
8:30 – 9:00
9:00 – 9:30
9:30 – 9:45
9:45 – 9:55
9:55 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00
13:00 – 14:15
14:15 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:45
14:45 – 15:30
15:30 – 15:45
15:45 – 16:00
18:30 onwards
Registration
Welcome and opening Remarks by USAID LEAD Program and IAARD
Trainer and Participant Introductions
Group Photo
Break
Project Overview- Leandro Buendia
IPCC and GPG Guidelines for national GHG inventory on methane from rice
cultivation- Leandro Buendia
Feedback from participants and discussion
Lunch
Guidelines on setting up experiment for methane emission measurement- Dr.
Setyanto
Feedback from participants and discussion
Break
Theories on the nature of methane emissions from rice field and discussion on
efficient sampling strategies- Leandro Buendia and Dr. Prihasto Setyanto
Feedback from participants and discussion
Closing session
Welcome dinner
DAY 2 (TUESDAY, February 2, 2016)
9:00 – 9:45
9:45 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:30
14:30 – 15:00
15:30 – 15:45
Basic guidelines on manual sampling of methane emissions from rice field- Leandro
Buendia and Dr. Prihasto Setyanto
Feedback from participants and discussion
Break
Basic guidelines on laboratory analysis of sampled data- Dr. Prihasto Setyanto
Feedback from participants and discussion
Lunch
Wrap up of topics discussed in morning session and summary of outstanding issues
Break
Closing session
DAY 3 (Wednesday, February 3, 2016)
6:30
Departure to IAERI for field demonstration
6:30 – 7:15
7:15 – 7:45
7:45 – 8:30
8:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:15
14:15 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:15
15:15 – 16:00
16:00 – 17:30 (?)
Travel to IAERI
Welcome remarks- Dr. Prihasto Setyanto
Tour to IAERI experimental farm
Field GHG sampling according to groups
Break
GHG analysis according to group
Lunch
Basic guidelines on processing of sampled data and calculation of emission ratesDr. Prihasto Setyanto and Leandro Buendia
Discussion
Break
Departure to Hotel New Merdeka
Calculation of emission rates and preparation for group presentation
DAY 4 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)
8:00 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:30
12:30 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:15
14:15 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:30
15:30 – 16:00
16:00 – 16:30
Coordination session within groups for group presentations
Presentation- Group 1
Break
Presentation- Group 2
Presentation- Group 3
Group discussions
Lunch
Basic guidelines on how to generate CSEF
Discussion
Break
Participant feedback and workshop evaluation
Wrap up and closing
Annex 2: Participant List
Country
Name
Bangladesh
S.M. Mofijul Islam
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Organization
Bangladesh Rice Research
Institute
Md.
Hasan
Hasibur Department
of
Rahman
Environment, GOB
Sum Cheat
Ministry of Environment
Sophal Leang
Department of Climate
Change, MoE
Pho Sorpheara
Royal
University
of
Agriculture
Chou Chamroeun
Department of Rice Crop
of GDA/MAFF
Phy Chhin
General Directorate of
Agriculture
Noer Rahmi Ardiarini
Faculty
of
Agriculture,Brawijaya
University
Yulis Hindarwati
AIAT Central Java
Heru Susanto
West Java AIAT
Yenny Nur Anggraeny
Indonesian center for
animal research
Ivan munir Mambaul
IAARD,
Ministry
of
Agriculture, Indonesia
Ikka Ferry Yulianti
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Eranthy Firdaus
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Ummi Mardiyah
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Hesti Yulianingrum
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Isna Eviliany
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Sarmah
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Siti Nurzakiah
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Etty Pratiwi
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Email address
mislambrri@gmail.com
m.h.h.rahman@gmail.com
sumcheat@gmail.com
sophalccd@gmail.com
pho.sorpheara@yahoo.com
chamroeunchou@yahoo.com
phychhin@gmail.com
rahmi_ardiarini@yahoo.com
yulis_hindarwati@yahoo.co.id
heru1225@gmail.com
yennysahim@gmail.com
ivanmunir@gmail.com
ikkaferry@yahoo.co.id
eranthyfirdaus11@gmail.com
ummi.mardiyah3@gmail.com
hestiyulianingrum@gmail.com
isna.eviliyana@gmail.com
sarmah_gkj84@ymail.com
zakiah_balittra@yahoo.co.id
ettypratiwi@yahoo.com
Indonesia
Anggri Hervani
Indonesia
Ali Pramono
Indonesia
Miranti Ariani
Indonesia
Rina Kartikawati
Indonesia
Terry Ayu Ardiani
Indonesia
Eni Yulianingsih
Nepal
Balkrishna Sapkota
Nepal
Bhairab Raj Kaini
Nepal
Kamal Banskota
Thailand
Patthra Pengthamkeerati
Thailand
Vietnam
Patthanant Natpinit
Dinh Thuy Hang
Vietnam
Nguyen Van Hung
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Indonesian
Agricultural
Environment
Research
Institute
Institute of Engineering,
Pulchowk Campus, T.U
Integrated
Green
Development Nepal
Center for Sustainable
Development
Solutions
(CSDS
Thailand
Institute
of
Scientific and Technological
Kasetsart University
Institute of Microbiology
and Biotechnology, VNUH
Viet
Nam
National
University, Ha Noi
anggrihervani@yahoo.com
ali_pramono@yahoo.com
miranti_ariani@yahoo.com
rinak_iaeri@yahoo.com
terry_jaa@yahoo.com
eniyulianingsih@gmail.com
bsapkota1@gmail.com
bhairabr@gmail.com
kamalbanskota@gmail.com
patthanant_n@tistr.or.th
fsciptp@ku.ac.th
dthangimbt@gmail.com
hungnguyenvan1312@gmail.com