Prof Roger Jeffery - SPS COP26
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Professor Roger Jeffery is a Professorial Fellow in Sociology at the School of Social and Political Science, and Associate Director of the Edinburgh India Institute. He's attending an event on the sidelines of COP26 as part of a group from the UKRI GCRF-funded South Asian Nitrogen Hub, of which he is a member.
Here are the details:
Rediscovering Nitrogen: Solution synergies for climate change, health, biodiversity and circular economy
- 31 October 2021, Glasgow
- From the Government of Sri Lanka and the International Nitrogen Management Systems (INMS)
- This event will focus on the nexus between climate and nitrogen waste, ahead of COP26
WATCH: This event has taken place, but you can watch the recording here.
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The phrase ‘Rediscovering Nitrogen’ is used as Nitrogen was discovered in 1772 by scientist Daniel Rutherford in Scotland. The event will discuss how action on nitrogen is a necessary next step to help meet climate goals with multiple co-benefits for the environment, health and the economy.
High-level statements from H.E. the President of Sri Lanka, UK Government, Scottish Government, UNEP, the Commonwealth and others will discuss options for action ahead of COP26. The event will launch the #Nitrogen4NetZero proposal for COP26, brought forward by the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) reflecting work with its member countries.
The event reflects the upcoming 250-year anniversary of the scientific discovery of nitrogen in Scotland. It offers a key moment to 'rediscover nitrogen' for climate and environmental action. It will further focus on Sri Lanka’s progressive climate ambitions as depicted through its updated and ambitious NDCs already submitted to the UNFCCC mechanism, including Sri Lanka’s road map for de-carbonization, 70% renewable energy target by 2030, a landmark decision on no new coal plants and pioneering work on mangrove restoration and conservation.
The opportunities for FDI, particularly for green industries and tourism on the country’s journey towards implementing the NDCs will also be shared at this event.