Nutrients: For food or pollution? The choice is ours!

This report summarises a side event held during the Rio+20 Summit to examine global nutrient management, with emphasis on nitrogen and phosphorus in relation to food production and environmental protection. It outlines key discussions on scientific evidence, governance gaps, policy options, and practical measures for improving nutrient use efficiency. The report highlights the need for stronger international coordination, broader partnerships, and a global scientific assessment to support integrated management across air, land, freshwater, and marine environments while reducing pollution and sustaining agricultural productivity.