Global river nutrient export: A scenario analysis of past and future trends

Seitzinger, S.P.; Mayorga, E.; Bouwman, A.F.; Kroeze, C.; Beusen, A.H.W.; Billen, G.; Van Drecht, G.; Dumont, E.; Fekete, B.M.; Garnier, J.; Harrison, J.A.. 2010 Global river nutrient export: A scenario analysis of past and future trends. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 24, GB0A08. https://doi.org/10.1029/2009GB003587

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Abstract/Summary

An integrated modeling approach was used to connect socioeconomic factors and nutrient management to river export of nitrogen, phosphorus, silica and carbon based on an updated Global NEWS model. Past trends (1970–2000) and four future scenarios were analyzed. Differences among the scenarios for nutrient management in agriculture were a key factor affecting the magnitude and direction of change of future DIN river export. In contrast, connectivity and level of sewage treatment and P detergent use were more important for differences in DIP river export. Global particulate nutrient export was calculated to decrease for all scenarios, in part due to increases in dams for hydropower. Small changes in dissolved silica and dissolved organics were calculated for all scenarios at the global scale. Population changes were an important underlying factor for river export of all nutrients in all scenarios. Substantial regional differences were calculated for all nutrient elements and forms. South Asia alone accounted for over half of the global increase in DIN and DIP river export between 1970 and 2000 and in the subsequent 30 years under the Global Orchestration scenario (globally connected with reactive approach to environmental problems); DIN river export decreased in the Adapting Mosaic (globally connected with proactive approach) scenario by 2030, although DIP continued to increase. Risks for coastal eutrophication will likely continue to increase in many world regions for the foreseeable future due to both increases in magnitude and changes in nutrient ratios in river export.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1029/2009GB003587
Programmes:	CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Unallocated
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Boorman (to September 2014)
ISSN:	0886-6236
NORA Subject Terms:	Marine Sciences Meteorology and Climatology Ecology and Environment Earth Sciences Hydrology
Date made live:	15 Nov 2010 15:56 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/7467

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