Phosphorus is essential for agriculture, food security and industry, but a critical challenge for water quality and the environment.
ESPP brings together companies, scientists and stakeholders for sustainable phosphorus management and nutrient recycling.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
ESNI-NERM
The European Sustainable Nutrient Initiative (ESNI) Conference and the Nutrients in Europe Research Meeting (NERM) are merging into a single reference meeting to put together all the community working on research and innovation focused on nutrient management.
The joined ESNI-NERM Conference will be organised on 28 and 29 April 2026 at Ateliers des Tanneurs in Brussels and aims to showcase the latest research and demonstration outcomes in nutrient management and nutrient recycling. Registration is now open! Learn more
ESPP at CRU Phosphates + Potash 2026
Join Robert van Spingelen, ESPP President, and Willem Shipper, Willem Schipper Consulting, at the upcoming CRU Phosphates + Potash Expoconference, Paris (France), 13-15 April 2026. They will give a presentation on "Elemental Phosphorus (P4) Markets: End-Uses, Supply Bottlenecks, and European Project Pathways".
Implementation of EU UWWTD art. 20: P reuse and recycling rates
ESPP workshop to input to the development of proposals for phosphorus “reuse and recycling rates” from sewage, update on P-recover, with participation of the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). Madrid, 8-9 June 2026, with site visits. Learn more here.
Latest News
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Implementation of EU UWWTD art. 20: P reuse and recycling rates
February 3, 2026
Madrid, 8-9 June 2026, with site visits. ESPP workshop to input to the development of proposals...
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Regulatory aspects of recycled fertilisers (members only)
February 3, 2026
Webinar for ESPP and national nutrient Platform members. Wednesday 25th February 10h00 CET. With...
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Climate emissions from phosphate fertiliser use
February 3, 2026
Online workshop, 16th April 16h00- 18h00 CET. How does use of P fertilisers in the field impact...
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Questions on possible phosphorus ‘quotas’ for fertilisers
February 3, 2026
Eunomia study, for ESPP, proposes 40+ questions which policymakers should take into account if...
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December 2025 - Scope #158
December 16, 2025
This Newsletter summarises the second ESPP thematic workshop on nutrient sustainability in...
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Phosphate and potash added to US Critical Minerals List
November 14, 2025
Updated US Critical Minerals List, published by the Department of the Interior, includes 60...
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November 2025 - Scope #157
November 14, 2025
This Newsletter summarises the 8th global Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8), bringing together...
