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Stewardship to tackle global phosphorus inefficiency : The case of Europe
- Source :
- ISSN: 0044-7447
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The inefficient use of phosphorus (P) in the food chain is a threat to the global aquatic environment and the health and well-being of citizens, and it is depleting an essential finite natural resource critical for future food security and ecosystem function. We outline a strategic framework of 5R stewardship (Re-align P inputs, Reduce P losses, Recycle P in bioresources, Recover P in wastes, and Redefine P in food systems) to help identify and deliver a range of integrated, cost-effective, and feasible technological innovations to improve P use efficiency in society and reduce Europe’s dependence on P imports. Their combined adoption facilitated by interactive policies, co-operation between upstream and downstream stakeholders (researchers, investors, producers, distributors, and consumers), and more harmonized approaches to P accounting would maximize the resource and environmental benefits and help deliver a more competitive, circular, and sustainable European economy. The case of Europe provides a blueprint for global P stewardship.
Details
- Database :
- OAIster
- Journal :
- ISSN: 0044-7447
- Notes :
- application/pdf, Ambio 44 (2015) 2, ISSN: 0044-7447, ISSN: 0044-7447, English
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1200330126
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource