Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Dairy Farming in Jakarta as an Indicator of Environmental

Tessa Magrianti; Yusman Syaukat; A. Faroby Falatehan; Suprehatin Suprehatin

doi:10.14334/jitv.v30i3.3536

Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Dairy Farming in Jakarta as an Indicator of Environmental

Tessa Magrianti, Yusman Syaukat, A. Faroby Falatehan, Suprehatin Suprehatin

DOI

https://doi.org/10.14334/jitv.v30i3.3536

Abstract

This study assesses greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban dairy farming as a key indicator of environmental sustainability in Jakarta, Indonesia. Using the IPCC Tier 2 methodology, data were collected from 59 dairy farmers across East, South, and Central Jakarta. The findings reveal an average emission of 1.85 tons CO?-eq per cow annually, aligning with estimates reported for developing countries. East Jakarta accounted for the highest total emissions, while Central Jakarta recorded the highest per-cow emission despite having the fewest animals. Emission disparities reflect variations in manure management, spatial conditions, and resource access. These results highlight the need for integrated policies that balance nutritional demands with sustainable farming practices in urban settings.

Keywords

greenhouse gas emissions, dairy farming, environmental sustainability, urban agriculture, Jakarta

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