Trade of Analysis for Emission Reduction (The Case of the Ethiopia Sugar Corporation)

Abstract

There is an emerging expansion in area and investment in the Ethiopia sugar production. As sugarcane area expands, the pre harvest burning which is practiced to remove the leaf from the steam is growing and this contributes to the increase in air pollution. Understanding environmental and economic impacts of this practice will help to develop economically feasible and environmental friendly production system. Thus, the study aims to identify the trade-offs between economy and environment with regard to the pre harvest burning as well as to suggest policy measure that will lead the ESC to have a contribution to fulfill some part of the INDC of Ethiopia.