Sustainable P Summit

The Fourth Annual Frontiers in Life Sciences Conference Series 2011
Sustainable Phosphorus Summit: Phosphorus, food and our future
Consensus Statement | Art Show: Phosphorus, food and our future

Sustainable P book

Sustainable Phosphorus
Book Proposal

We are currently in the proposal process which would turn our conference work into a book! The Sustainable Phosphorus Summit will be a trans-disciplinary meeting focusing on the challenges and opportunities of phosphorus sustainability. Summit attendees (~75-100) will represent fields across academia, indus-try, NGOs, government, and other relevant stakeholders in diverse fields, such as agriculture, biogeochemistry, business, economics, chemical and civil engineering, policy and governance, national security, and international relations. The three and a half day schedule will focus on breakout workshops that will produce materials for a book to be published in on-line and in paper formats. More to come in the future!

Sustainable Phosphorus Summit

Phosphorus, food and our future
Post conference update

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Sustainable P PDF flyer download
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Download copies of presentations on the Speakers page, and view press releases and videos at P Coverage.

Read The Phoenix Phosphorus Declaration, a consensus statement written by attendees of the Sustainable Phosphorus Summit.

Stay connected with phosphorus sustainability issues with the Sustainable Phosphorus Initiative at ASU and by joining the Global Phosphorus Network.

Overview

Description:
Human activities are estimated to have increased bioavailable phosphorus (P) by 400% which has lead to severe environmental consequences. The demand for P however continues to increase while phosphate reserves, the only viable source of P, are on the decline. Certain countries are beginning to address the potential threat of long-term phosphorus scarcity, such as China and Sweden. The United States, despite being the largest P consumer, however has largely ignored the issue. The conference will explore the complex dynamics of P as a limited resource, and create a stage for constructive discourse and discussion on P sustainability. The Sustainable P Summit will bring together a diverse group of international experts to explore issues ranging from the biological importance of P to concerns of national security. The objectives of the Summit will be to increase our understanding of: 1) what needs to be known and 2) what can be done.