Nutrient Platform Member Meeting
The Nutrient Platform, initiated and hosted by the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP), is a cross-sectoral network of Dutch organisations that believes in a pragmatic approach towards nutrient recycling. Frontrunners from the water sector, agriculture, waste sector and chemical industry have joined forces to close nutrient cycles.
The members of the Nutrient Platform are working with the Government, knowledge institutes and NGOs to create a market for recycled nutrients, thereby accelerating the transition towards sustainable nutrient management. The next Member meeting will take place on 2 October from 13:00-17:00, at the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) in The Hague. Registration is required.
Nutrient Platform
While the global demand for phosphorus and other nutrients is increasing, the reserves are decreasing. Furthermore, the reserves are concentrated in only a handful of countries. The potential impact on worldwide food security is enormous. The Nutrient Platform is made up of some 25 Dutch organisations representing businesses, knowledge institutes, NGO's and the government. Their shared objective is to create a market for recycled nutrients.
Above all, the Nutrient Platform aims to turn the surplus of phosphorus in the Netherlands into an opportunity. This surplus, mainly caused by our intensive livestock system, leads to environmental problems. Recovering phosphorus from the ‘waste’ streams and turning it into valuable new products not only protects the environment, but also closes the phosphorus cycle.
Member meeting 2 October: EU Water Framework Directive
The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) requires all Member States to protect and improve water quality in all waters so that we achieve good ecological status by 2015 or, at the latest, by 2027. As a European directive, the Water Framework Directive is an important driver for policy on reducing nutrients in surface water. During the upcoming Nutrient Platform Member meeting Diederik van der Molen of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will tell more about the recent developments in this area. He will also discuss the impact of this on circular nutrients with members.
The upcoming Member Meeting is by invitation only for the members of the Nutrient Platform. However, if you are interested to attend as a guest or to become a member, please contact NWP colleague Jorn Baan Hofman or click here for more information. The Member meeting will be held in Dutch.
