Towards INMS
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The GEF/UNEP 'International Nitrogen Management System' project shows how sustainable management of the global N cycle delivers benefits for nature and society.
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http://inms.international 15-04-2018 16:00:24
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Big thanks to all for a fantastic event on #nitrogen and the #SDGs last night as part of #UNEA6! Special thanks to Ministry of Climate Change & EC Govt of Pakistan, Compassion in World Farming International, University of Agriculture Faisalabad & UN Environment Programme for coordinating and hosting. ๐ฆIn case you missed it, we will share a recording soon!
๐ It is clear that Nitrogen is accumulating in the environment faster than our capacity to break it down! Here's an op-ed I participated in on sustainable nitrogen management practices on The Scotsman. Thanks ๐ to Philip Lymbery and Compassion in World Farming International #UNEA6 scotsman.com/news/opinion/cโฆ
.Mark Sutton's take on the last two weeks at #UNEA6 - the big message is that global geopolitics impacts agreement on environmental progress. "We need peace if we're going to make progress with environment..." #nitrogenmatters #SDGs #halvenitrogenwaste
.GEF IW:LEARN's latest bulletin includes a story on the recent 'Appetite for Change' special report by the UNECE's Expert Panel on Nitrogen and Food. Check it out here: news.iwlearn.net/nitrogen-the-kโฆ Image credit: Sascha/Pixabay #nitrogen #halvenitrogenwaste Adrian Leip Mark Sutton
๐จRegistrations for the 10th International Phosphorus Workshop #IPW10 are officially open!๐จ Also check the #sponsorship options here ๐ lnkd.in/eHx3ym34 or contact ๐ง [email protected]. All the conference information are available here ๐lnkd.in/eAwTgqb2
Progress: #UNEA6 approved key resolutions on air pollution and climate action, including the African Integrated Assessment. Kevin Hicks, who helped coordinate the Assessment, applauds the decision and calls for unified action. Details ๐ buff.ly/49Dijm8
Pls join today at a side event at UNFCC conference Bonn at 1145 am Germany time. Ministry of Climate Change & EC Govt of Pakistan Compassion in World Farming International UN Environment Programme University of Agriculture Faisalabad Towards INMS Mark Sutton International Nitrogen Initiative (INI) Pls join online using the link. ukceh-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94031218283
๐ข1 hour until this fantastic side-event at the UN Climate Change #JuneClimateMeetings focusing on making #nitrogen visible through the Rio Conventions. Join us in-person in Bonn or view the livestream here from 11:45-13:00 CEST: ๐ukceh-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94031218283 Webinar ID: 940 3121 8283
Big thanks to everyone who made today's #nitrogen event at the UN Climate Change #JuneClimateMeetings happen! ๐Special thanks to Compassion in World Farming International, UN Environment Programme, Ministry of Climate Change & EC Govt of Pakistan and University of Agriculture Faisalabad. ๐ฆIf you were unable to join us today, a recording will be shared very soon.
Experts incl. Prof Mark Sutton Mark Sutton UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have made recommendations on minimising #pollution from use of nutrients in agriculture. Most nitrogen & phosphorus in fertilisers spread on farmland is wasted, leaching into the environment. More here: ceh.ac.uk/news-and-mediaโฆ
"If the world were to adopt a goal to #HalveNitrogenWaste it would save $150bn-300bn worth of resources..." Mark Sutton speaks to the South Asia Cooperative Environment Program (SACEP) Governing Council and highlights the multiple benefits to economy, farmers, air, water and climate by reducing #nitrogen waste