Research Programme 1

Objective:
To establish an approach that integrates the scientific, social, cultural and economic evidence needed for an effective NITROGEN POLICY ARENA. This requires evaluation of the current (inter-) governmental policy landscape, developing future visions and scenarios, considering options for N management, while recognizing the role of environmental diplomacy. Scenarios will link the key drivers (crop-livestock options, food choice, waste reduction, technological 'circular economy' approaches). The hub will develop guidance and e-tools to aid policymakers and practitioners.

RP Leads:

• Roger Jeffery (UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH)
• Dr. N. Raghuram  (IPU, India)
• Dr Vera Eory (SRUC, UK)

Informing Hypotheses

• That a joined-up approach to assessing the benefits of better nitrogen management will strengthen the ‘gravity of common cause’, so contributing to overcoming the barriers.
• That progress in co-developing solutions with key actors will be strengthened by improving understanding between weakly linked actor groups (policy, farmers, civil society, business.)

List of Work Packages

• WP 1.1
• WP 1.2
• WP 1.3
• WP 1.4