Africa’s Phosphorus Moment: Lessons from the Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8) in Accra
By Dr. Mohamed El Mazlouzi, PhD , Scientist, Global Phosphorus Institute In Accra this October, scientists, researchers, policymakers, and farmers’ representatives gathered for the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8). The message was clear: getting phosphorus right could redefine Africa’s food future. Here are the key takeaways from the discussions. The Scale of Africa’s Agricultural Challenge […]
Five Takeaways from the Global Phosphorus Institute Stakeholders’ Forum
By Dr. Mamou Ehui, Executive Director, Global Phosphorus Institute Phosphorus sits at the intersection of food security, soil health, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. It is one of the most consequential resources in global agriculture, and one of the least discussed in public discourse. At our Stakeholders’ Forum in Ben Guerir last week, that began […]
Phosphorus and Food Security in Uncertain Times
By Dr. Mamou Ehui, Executive Director of the Global Phosphorus Institute Food security is shaped by far more than what happens on farms. Developments across energy markets, trade routes, commodity supply chains, and strategic raw material systems all influence agriculture’s capacity to feed a growing world. When global uncertainty rises, public attention tends to focus […]
IN MEMORIAM OF YOUNES BERRADA
On April 16, 2021, the driving force and energy behind the creation of the Global Phosphate Institute (GPI), Mr. Younes Berrada suddenly passed away leaving us the task of launching the institute and begin its activities. The passing of Younes is a great loss not only to GPI but also to Morocco as a leading […]