A World of Cobenefits: Solving the Global Nitrogen Challenge

Abstract

Nitrogen is a critical component of the economy, food security, and planetary health. Many of the world's sustainability targets hinge on global nitrogen solutions, which, in turn, contribute lasting benefits for: (i) world hunger; (ii) soil, air and water quality; (iii) climate change mitigation; and (iv) biodiversity conservation. Balancing the projected rise in agricultural nitrogen demands while achieving these 21^st century ideals will require policies to coordinate solutions among technologies, consumer choice, and socioeconomic transformation.