The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka organized an event ‘Rediscovering Nitrogen: Solution synergies for climate change, health, biodiversity and circular economy’ together with the International Nitrogen Management System (INMS), focused on the nexus between climate and nitrogen waste, ahead of COP-26, on the evening of 31 October 2021 in Glasgow. The phrase ‘Rediscovering Nitrogen’ is used as Nitrogen was discovered in 1772 by scientist Daniel Rutherford in Scotland. The event discussed how action on nitrogen is a necessary next step to help meet climate goals with multiple co-benefits for the environment, health and the economy.
High-level statements from the President of Sri Lanka, UK Government, UNEP, the Commonwealth, Director General of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) and others discussed options for action ahead of COP-26. The event launched the #Nitrogen4NetZero proposal for COP-26, brought forward by SACEP reflecting work with its member countries.
