The nitrogen decade: mobilizing global action on nitrogen to 2030 and beyond

Despite its relevance to most UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), nitrogen pollution still lacks broad visibility and coordinated global governance A new goal to “halve nitrogen waste” by 2030 would save US$100 billion annually, contributing to post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) economic recovery and multiple SDGs The scientific community is working with the UN to coordinate and accelerate the necessary action © 2020 Despite its relevance to most UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), nitrogen pollution still lacks broad visibility and coordinated global governance A new goal to “halve nitrogen waste” by 2030 would save US$100 billion annually, contributing to post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) economic recovery and multiple SDGs The scientific community is working with the UN to coordinate and accelerate the necessary action © 2020