탄소중립을 위한 축산환경교육센터 건립에 따른 경제성 분석

Abstract

This study conducts an economic analysisofconstructing a Livestock Environment Education Center to achieve carbon neutrality. The need for carbon reduction initiatives has become increasingly apparent, as livestock manure management contributes to more than half of the greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock industry. Therefore, this study estimates the costs of establishing a carbon-neutral, energy-self-sufficient facility to construct a specialized livestock environment education and experience center. Addit evaluates the educational benefits provided to individuals involved in the livestock industry to determine the economic feasibility of such a center. The analysis reveals that the construction and operational costs of the Livestock Environment Education Center amount to 60,601 million KRW. The benefits derived from the center’s educational activities are estimated at 57,386 million KRW. Consequently, the economic analysis yields a Benefit-Cost Ratio (B/C Ratio) of 2.27, indicating that the project is economically viable. These findings underscore the importance of pursuing the construction of the Livestock Environment Education Center to mitigate social costs associated with livestock odors and carbon emissions while ensuring a systematic and stable supply of livestock products.