UNEA-6 - Side event: Making Nitrogen Visible through the Sustainable Development Goals
We are pleased to announce that a side line event will be held on the 26th of February at UNEA-6 on "Making Nitrogen Visible through SDGs", organized by the Government of Pakistan, supported by GEF/UNEP INMS, SANH, GPNM, and INI. One contribution from INI South Asia N Centre. Here is the link https://www.unep.org/environmentassembly/unea6/side-events
Nitrogen, essential for all life, plays a defining role in global food security. However, its mismanagement in agriculture leads to environmental issues. This side event at the United Nations Environment Assembly stresses the urgency of optimizing nitrogen use to ensure food security, combat pollution, and address climate change. The focus is on making nitrogen visible in multilateral agendas, aligning with SDGs, and promoting international cooperation. The event also addresses the economic impact of rising fertilizer prices, emphasizing the financial gains from reducing nitrogen waste. Contact persons are:
Imran Khan, Assistant Director Ministry of Climate Change in Pakistan
Mazhar Hayat, Deputy Secretary Ministry of Climate Change and Coordination in Pakistan
Muhammad Farooq, Senior Joint Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change and Coordination in Pakistan
Tariq Aziz, Lead International Nitrogen Initiative and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Organizers
GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH)
Global Partnership on Nutrient Management (GPNM)
International Nitrogen Initiative (INI)
International Nitrogen Management System (INMS)
Pakistan
UNEP Working Group on Nitrogen
