Nitrogen Research Consultation Form

Submitted by clare_howard on Wed, 15/07/2009 - 15:59.

This form allows you to submit your comments on the strategy outlined in the 'Managing the European Nitrogen Problem' document, by answering six questions. Comments submitted before 17:00 (GMT) on 1 October 2009 will be synthesized to develop the next stage of the nitrogen research strategy. Responses submitted after this date will be useful for further refinement as the strategy develops. After you submit the form you will be sent an automated e-mail (to the address you provide) with a copy of the comments you make below, for your records.

If you would prefer to submit an alternative document with your comments, please e-mail this to tfrn@ceh.ac.uk including 'Nitrogen Research Consultation' in the subject heading. These responses are also subject to the 17:00 (GMT) on 1 October 2009 deadline.

 

General Information

Please provide us with some information about yourself.

Please indicate which organisation or body you are representing with the comments in this form.

Question A

Do you agree that a more joined-up approach to European nitrogen research is needed and will have benefits for future policy development?

Question B

Do you consider that the proposal made in this document is appropriately ambitious and yet outlines an achievable level of communication and integration between scientific communities?

Question C

What are your views on the relative priorities between the five key societal threats of excess nitrogen (global radiative balance, air quality, water quality, biodiversity and soil quality) and the need to balance these against the societal benefits, especially for global food and energy security?

Question D

How much should the programme give particular attention to the challenges related to managing Nr in the food chain as the largest global source of Nr, as compared with other sources such as energy production, industry and transport?

Question E

To what extent should the programme address the global scale, given the importance of EU policies for global Nr use and the associated threats, and the potential for Europe to provide a guiding model for other regions worldwide?

Question F

Are there other key scientific or policy issues related to nitrogen that are currently missing or poorly represented in the present document?