The Problem
Nitrogen fertilisers feed the world — but also heat it. The agriculture sector faces a critical paradox: we depend on synthetic nitrogen to ensure food security, yet its production and use generate significant greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon-Intensive Production
Ammonia production is energy-intensive, primarily relying on fossil fuels. This process accounts for approximately 2% of global energy use.
Powerful Greenhouse Gas
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is a potent greenhouse gas—approximately 300 times more powerful than CO₂ over a 100-year period.
Fragmented Solutions
Food security and climate action are being treated separately. We need integrated solutions that address both simultaneously.
The DAUN Solution
DAUN proposes a systems-level approach integrating four pillars to enable climate-positive agriculture without compromising food security.
Decarbonised Ammonia
- •Green hydrogen from renewable energy
- •Regional fertiliser resilience
- •Reduced fossil fuel dependency
Nitrogen Efficiency
- •Precision agriculture technologies
- •Soil regeneration practices
- •Reduced N₂O emissions
Food Security & Equity
- •Smallholder farmer inclusion
- •Affordable nutrient access
- •Climate-resilient yields
Governance & Literacy
- •Nitrogen accountability frameworks
- •Farmer education programs
- •Public awareness campaigns
Join the Movement
DAUN welcomes collaboration from policymakers, researchers, and organisations aligned with climate-safe food systems.