SDG 12 · Indicator

Nitrogen emissions embodied in imports

kg/capita


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Description

Emissions of reactive nitrogen embodied in imported goods and services. Reactive nitrogen corresponds here to emissions of ammonia, nitrogen oxides and nitrous oxide to the atmosphere, and of reactive nitrogen potentially exportable to water bodies, all of which can be harmful to human health and the environment.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of .

Reference

UNEP

Nitrogen emissions embodied in imports