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We can help farmers around the world be climate-smart.

The agriculture sector contributes 36% of total global greenhouse gas emissions.

That makes it the largest contributor of non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas (GHG) on the planet.

The Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol (or NERP) has the potential to change that.

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4R Nutrient Stewardship to reduce nitrous oxide emission

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has officially endorsed NERP as a climate-smart agricultural practice.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Governments, industry and regulators are under more pressure than ever to meet environmental sustainability goals and ensure safe, climate-smart crop production.

Global Potential

The principles underpinning the 4R Nutrient Stewardship framework can be applied in any geographical location and farming system.

Case Studies

In 2010, the Canadian province of Alberta approved the Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol (NERP) for use within its carbon offsets program — a system where producers can buy or sell unused carbon emission portions.

Implementation

Scientists and stakeholders around the world are studying the advantages of applying 4R Nutrient Stewardship on their countries’ farmland to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.

Marketing NERP

Here are some easy-to-use, downloadable resources to help you learn more about applying 4R Nutrient Stewardship in your region.

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