Last updated: 26.03.2024

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Manatu Mo Te Taiao, known in English as the Ministry for the Environment, is a New Zealand governmental agency responsible for promoting and facilitating the country's environmental sustainability. As part of its mandate, it has developed methodologies for various sectors to calculate carbon emissions, including the Inland Waterways sector.

For Inland Waterways, the methodology proposed by Manatu Mo Te Taiao takes into account New Zealand's unique geographical and ecological backdrop. It evaluates emissions based on vessel types prevalent in New Zealand, the nature of their operations, and the specific types of fuels used. Furthermore, the methodology incorporates indigenous Maori perspectives, understanding the river systems as living entities. This approach not only quantifies emissions but also embeds a cultural significance, making it unique and deeply tied to New Zealand's identity.

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Equation

co2_in_g = distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_tonne-km * weight_in_tonnes
co2e_in_g = distance_in_km * co2e_in_g_per_tonne-km * weight_in_tonnes

Factors considered by methodology:

API request

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      "methodology": "MANATU-MO-TE-TAIAO",
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      "origin": "USNYC",
      "destination": "DEBER",
      "weight_in_tonnes": 2.5,
      "freight_type": "oil_products"
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