July 27 Meeting Notes

Attendees

Meeting Notes

Topic 1: Model Calibration and Validation

Discussion
- The models use various constants and reference values which may not be accurate for India; for this reason, we will take an ensemble approach for predicting GHG emissions and provide a prediction range
- EDF has emission data from 3 states in South India and open to sharing this to support model calibration. CSISA has some data on Haryana as well.
- There is additional data collected by NICRA and others but there are some questions about quality; need to investigate whether this is accessible and usable
- One output from the inter-comparison will be detail on the processes that are modeled in each and their relative strengths and weaknesses
Decisions / To Dos / Action Items
- We will calibrate models to the best of our ability leveraging the ground data that already exists (generating new ground data is not feasible / in scope)
- Kritee to intro Ashu to DAYCENT (done)
- Ashu to reach out to DNDC and CFT to discussion model calibration

Topic 2: High level estimate for emissions from agriculture in Bihar (current and projected to 2030 assuming BAU)

Discussion
- We have not come across a source for emissions from ag in Bihar other than GHG platform
Decisions / To Dos / Action Items
- Discuss with GHG platform (Ashu to reach out)
- Andy to discuss with Prabhu

Topic 3: Do we want to look at modeling water as well?

Discussion
- CSISA and EDF both have interest and experience in this
- Huge impact potential but also super complicated
Decisions / To Dos / Action Items
- For the next couple years, focus on nitrogen, manure, perhaps tillage; water will be next up
- Design the survey instrument to capture data relevant for water modeling
- CSISA and EDF to share some existing collateral on their work related to water
- Reference water as a future item in the concept note