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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 by leading soil greenhouse gas researchers examines how scientific evidence on soil N₂O emissions can be translated into the design of robust, scalable national monitoring systems. The paper addresses a recognised gap between research findings and policy application in greenhouse gas monitoring. It likely synthesises best practices and methodological considerations for establishing cost-effective, representative N₂O monitoring infrastructure at national scales.

UK applicability

The framework and recommendations are likely applicable to UK national monitoring efforts under agricultural greenhouse gas reporting obligations and climate policy. The paper may inform UK environmental land management schemes and their monitoring requirements for soil N₂O mitigation.

Key measures

Soil nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions; monitoring system design parameters; policy translation frameworks

Outcomes reported

The paper synthesises scientific evidence on soil nitrous oxide emissions and examines how this evidence can inform the design of effective national monitoring systems. It addresses the translation gap between research findings and their application in policy-level monitoring infrastructure.

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
BFmovi1pkk-1yo1y6

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