Can I contribute new methods or emission factors to the Cool Farm Tool?

Can I contribute new methods or emission factors to the Cool Farm Tool?

The Cool Farm Alliance welcomes discussions on enhancing the existing methodology within the Cool Farm Tool. The foundation of the Cool Farm Tool relies entirely on peer-reviewed empirical research, drawing from a diverse array of published data sets and IPCC methods. Therefore, it is essential that any input into the Cool Farm Tool is supported by robust evidence, demonstrating its superiority over the current approach. This typically involves publicly/peer-reviewed studies of meta-analysis (not just single study), and ideally in-vivo or outside of the lab studies which showcase the effectiveness of a methodology across a wide spectrum of contexts. For detailed information of what is required please have a look at our Science and Method Policy.

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