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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...

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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-r...

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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 nutriti...

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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 an...

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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.

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Distinguished Fellows

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Abdallah EL HOUARI

Phosphates Expert, Morocco

Abdallah EL HOUARI, a Senior Expert in Phosphate has been serving in various roles and capacities in this field for 40 years. In these years 10 years were dedicated t...

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Esin Mete

Former CEO, Toros Fertilizers, Turkey

Former CEO of Toros Agri Industries, Turkey, Esin Mete graduated from Bosphorus University as Chemical Engineer in 1973. She Joined Tekfen Group in 1973 and started a...

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Klaus Leisinger

President, Global Values Alliance, Germany

Dr. Klaus M. Leisinger is founder and president of the Foundation Global Values Alliance and Professor of Sociology at the University of Basel (sustainable developmen...

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Mohamed AIT KADI

President of the General Council of Agricultural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Fishery, Rural Development and Forestry, Morocco

Pr. Mohamed AIT KADI is presently President of the General Council of Agricultural Development. This Council is a high-level policy Think Tank of the Ministry of Agri...

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Daniel Nahon

Professor, Aix-Marseille Universite, CEREGE-OSU Pytheas, France

Daniel Bernard Nahon is a professor at the Institute of Political Studies of Aix-en-Provence, honorary professor of the Institut Universitaire de France, chair of Soi...

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Terry Roberts

Former President, International Plant Nutrition Institute, Canada and United States

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 R...

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James Elser

Director of the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance (SPA), United States

James Elser is Director of the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance (SPA) at Arizona State University as well as Bierman Professor of Ecology and Director of the Flathead ...

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Latest News & Events

GPI Leadership at the Fertilizer Show, Orlando, USA

15 April 2025

We are proud to announce the participation of the Global Phosphorus Institute (GPI) at the Fertilizer Show in Orlando, where our leadership team is ac...

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