Rice methane
Rice methane projects reduce the substantial methane emissions produced by flooded rice paddies through changes in water management — principally intermittent flooding and mid-season drainage — which limits the anaerobic conditions that produce methane. Rice cultivation is responsible for approximately 10% of global agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Credits are typically generated based on the reduction in methane emissions compared to continuously flooded baseline practices.
Overview of approved methodologies
| Standard | Methodology name | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|
Gold Standard  | GS Methodology for Methane Emission Reduction by Adjusted Water Management Practice in Rice Cultivation | v 1.0 |