PHOSPHATE RECYCLING FROM WASTEWATER AN OVERVIEW
The element phosphorus plays a crucial
role in our society. It is one of the three essential
nutrients to make crops grow and feed the world
About Us
The Global Phosphorus Institute (GPI) is a global organization with a holistic
vision, footprint and participation to ensure responsible use of phosphorus
through cutting-edge science and stakeholder dialogue.
Why Phosphorus?
Phosphorus is an essential element for any living organism, and it cannot be substituted by another element. It is the foundation of bones, teeth and muscles for all mammals, including humans. Phosphorus, a critical component of our DNA, is the basis of providing energy to keep our cells alive and active. That is why nutrition through phosphorus consumption,
Our Vision
GPI envisions a world where food is plentiful for everyone, not just a few. By making a difference through excellence in knowledge management and its distribution combined with pioneering phosphorus-related research , GPI’s innovative solutions will feed our world, provide universal access and care for the environment for future generations to come.
Our Mission
As the global hub for all things phosphorus and the convener of stakeholders and networks, GPI will strengthen collaborations across the world. These partnerships will address human and animal nutritional requirements, promote climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs to improve supply-demand chain efficiencies, resolve equity issues
Our Values
We adhere to the highest professional standards and assure the integrity of our work by uncompromising truthfulness, transparency, accountability, fairness and openness. These values guide our work and influence our choices of available courses of action, means of action and goals of action.We believe that the results of our work will benefit people
The Importance of Phosphorus
Phosphorus is an essential element for any living organism,
and it cannot be substituted by another element. It is the foundation
of bones, teeth and muscles for all mammals, including humans.
Phosphorus, a critical component of our DNA which is the basic
building block of life itself. That is why nutrition through phosphorus
consumption, mainly through plant-based foods greatly contributes
to improving human health
Knowledge Hub
- Reports
- August 2025
- Reports
- August 2025
- Reports
- September 2025
- Reports
- October 2025
Physical, Chemical and Biological Methods to Improve
Genetic Methods to Improve Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Crops
Phosphate Recycling From Wastewater An Overview
Current status, opportunities, challenges, and future perspecctives…
Phosphorus (P) in an essential plant nutritiebt for energy transfer …
Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient that is required for plant grow…
The element phosphorus plays a crucial role in our society. It is one
Scientific Committee
Terry Roberts
Terry L. Roberts was President of IPNI until it ceased operations in 2019. He is a former President of the Potash & Phosphate Institute and Foundation for Agronomic Research (FAR).
ynthia Grant
Dr. Cynthia Grant was a research scientist in soil fertility management with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from 1986 until her retirement in 2015.
Rebbie Harawa
Rebbie Harawa is an agricultural research and development expert and her areas of specialization include soil fertility, agronomy; farm and food systems
Kaushik Majumdar
Dr.Kaushik Majumdar, Interim Executive Director of the Global Phosphorus Institute (GPI), is a recognized leader in agricultural development,
Dr. Luis Prochnow
Dr. Luis Prochnow is an esteemed agronomist specialized in plant nutrition, particularly phosphorus and phosphate fertilizers. He completed his Master’s and Ph.D.
Dr. Nathan Nelson
Dr. Nathan Nelson is a professor in the Kansas State University Department of Agronomy, specializing in soil fertility and nutrient management. He teaches
News & Events
Africa’s Phosphorus
Moment: Lessons from
the Sustainable Phosphorus
Summit (SPS8)in Accra
November 2025
GPI Appoints Dr. Mamou Ehui
as the incoming Executive
Director to lead the GPI’s
development plan
January 16, 2025
