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...
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...
Read MoreThe 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.
Distinguished Fellows
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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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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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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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 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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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 ...
Read MoreLatest News & Events
Press Release: Launch of the African Platform for Phosphorus for Food Security
September 3, 2025
Dakar, September 3, 2025 – On the sidelines of the Africa Food System Forum in Dakar, Actors from the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communitie...
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