The Nitrogen Fix: from Nitrogen Cycle Pollution to Nitrogen Circular Economy

Year of Publishing
2019
Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Tags
Language
English
AQM Activity Type
Sustainable Development Benefits Assessment
Resource type
Reports, Case Studies & Assessments
Regions
Global
Governance level
All levels
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Description
Chapter 4 of the UNEP Frontiers 2018/19 report, titled "The Nitrogen Fix: From Nitrogen Cycle Pollution to Nitrogen Circular Economy," discusses the widespread issue of nitrogen pollution and its significant impact on the environment and human health. The chapter emphasizes the need to transform nitrogen management from a linear to a circular economy to mitigate these effects. It highlights the importance of innovative solutions and policies to recycle nitrogen and reduce its harmful environmental footprint​.