Launch of FAO report “Sustainable nitrogen management in agrifood systems”

Join us for the launch of the FAO report “Sustainable nitrogen management in agrifood systems”, exploring innovative solutions to optimize nitrogen management in crop and livestock systems. Nitrogen is an essential element in the natural environment, forming critical compounds necessary for all living organisms. As it cycles through air, soil, and water, nitrogen is fundamental to ecosystem functionality. However, improper management of nitrogen can degrade air, water, and soil quality, while excessive extraction from soils leads to soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and exacerbation of climate change.

This FAO report provides a comprehensive analysis of nitrogen's role and the challenges associated with its use in agrifood systems. Join the event and discover how balanced practices can transform agrifood systems for a resilient future! Interpretation is available in all UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, English, Russian, and Spanish).

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Agenda

Time	Topics	Speakers
12.30-12.35	Moderator	Thanawat Tiensin, Assistant Director-General, Director, Animal Production and Health Division, FAO
12.35-12.40	Welcome remarks	Godfrey Magwenzi, Deputy-Director General and Director of Cabinet, FAO
12.40-12.45	Setting the scene	Beth Crawford, Assistant Director-General, Chief Scientist a.i., FAO
12.45-13.00	Presentation of the report findings	Aimable Uwizeye, Livestock Policy Officer, Animal Production and Health Division, FAO
13.00-13.10	Dissemination of FAOSTAT Nitrogen Balance Database	Francesco Tubiello, Senior Statistician, Statistics Division, FAO
13.10-13.40	Panel discussion	H.E. Carla Barroso Carneiro, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Brazil Beth Bechdol, Deputy-Director General, FAO Mr Dónal Coleman, Chairperson of the FAO COAG SubCommittee on Livestock Prof. Hanqin Tian, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Boston College Prof. Mark Sutton, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
13.40-13.55	Q&A
13.55-14.00	Closing remarks	Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, FAO

 

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