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Colombo, Nov. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has pledged to actively support a proposed international resolution on Sustainable Nitrogen Management at the eighth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-8) in 2027.
Deputy Environment Minister Anton Jayakody announced the commitment while representing Sri Lanka at the N2026 International Conference and Nitrogen Policy Dialogue held in Kyoto, Japan, from November 2 to 6.
Addressing a high-level panel discussion, he said Sri Lanka was committed to working with regional and international partners to strengthen global efforts to minimise nitrogen pollution.
He highlighted Sri Lanka's previous contribution to international nitrogen management initiatives, including the Colombo Declaration in 2019 and the Sustainable Nitrogen Management Resolution (UNEA 5/2), adopted at the UN Environment Assembly in 2022.
Jayakody said global efforts should focus on improving the efficiency of nitrogen fertiliser use rather than simply restricting its application.
He pointed out that nearly 60 per cent of nitrogen fertilisers used in agriculture worldwide are lost without being absorbed by crops, contributing to pollution in water bodies and the atmosphere.
He stressed that science-based solutions, improved technologies and better agricultural management practices were essential to reducing these losses.
The Deputy Minister also said Sri Lanka would move towards formally adopting its National Nitrogen Action Plan and roadmap after consultations with relevant ministries and stakeholders.
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