THE PHOSPHORUS CHALLENGE

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ESPP workshops on phosphorus as a Critical Raw Material and on White Phosphorus

ESPP is organising a two-day event dedicated to nutrient security and phosphorus criticality in Europe, in Brussels and online, 19-20 November 2025: 

  • 19 November 2025: workshop on Phosphate – an EU Critical Raw Material, key to food security and agricultural resilience, discussing nutrient supply security, recycling, and the role of the next EU Common Agricultural Policy (+ ESPP General Assembly, members only)
  • 20 November 2025: workshop on P4 (white phosphorus) and its importance for Europe’s strategic industries, from fire safety and semiconductors to renewable energy and aerospace, in the context of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

The event will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to debate how Europe can ensure secure and sustainable access to essential nutrients and phosphorus materials.

All details here.

THE PHOSPHORUS CHALLENGE