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From research to policy: optimizing the design of a national monitoring system to mitigate soil nitrous oxide emissions

Stephen M. Ogle, Klaus Butterbach‐Bahl, L. M. Cardenas, Ute Skiba, Clemens Scheer

Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability · 2020

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Summary

This review synthesises research on soil nitrous oxide emissions and translates findings into guidance for designing national monitoring systems. The authors, leading researchers in N₂O measurement and agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation, examine how to optimise monitoring frameworks that bridge the gap between field-level research and national policy implementation. The paper addresses the technical and institutional challenges of scaling N₂O measurement and mitigation across diverse farm types and soil conditions.

UK applicability

The paper is directly applicable to UK agricultural policy, as the United Kingdom operates national greenhouse gas inventory systems and has committed to emissions reductions under climate legislation. The findings would inform design of UK monitoring schemes under devolved environmental governance (Environment Act 2021, Agricultural Bill frameworks).

Key measures

Soil nitrous oxide emission monitoring protocols; policy design parameters; research-to-policy translation frameworks

Outcomes reported

The paper examines the design of national-scale monitoring systems to measure and reduce soil nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from agricultural land. It addresses the translation of research findings into policy-relevant monitoring frameworks.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Climate & greenhouse gas mitigation
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Mixed farming
DOI
10.1016/j.cosust.2020.06.003
Catalogue ID
BFmou2m2lh-s8x7be

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