Industry as a partner for sustainable development: fertilizer

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorInternational Fertilizer Industry Association
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:04:34Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:04:34Z
dc.date.issued2002
dc.descriptionThe fertilizer industry remains concerned about the effects of its products even after they leave the factory gate and it began promoting efficient and balanced use long before most industries were adopting life cycle product responsibility. In theory, as many as two billion farmers could use fertilizers on any given day. Ensuring that they have the best agronomic information, quality fertilizers and appropriate and efficient technology is a daunting task. However, under-use, over-use or unbalanced use all unleash negative impacts that must be eliminated to achieve truly sustainable production of quality food. Technology has a role to play, but capacity building is probably the most important factor. Managing these key agricultural inputs on a global scale requires mobilisation of industry, international organisations, governments, scientists, educators and trainers, farmers, agricultural workers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local communities, all working together. Although the research to prepare this report revealed much progress, a number of challenges remain. This report is the first attempt of its kind to look at the contribution of the fertilizer industry to sustainable development, and to consider the challenges that face the industry as regards sustainability. Material from across the globe was reviewed, and we are grateful to the numerous organisations that provided information.en
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dc.identifier.isbn9280721836
dc.identifier.other3058
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8355
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.relation290
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subject.sdgSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.titleIndustry as a partner for sustainable development: fertilizeren
dc.typeTechnical report
wd.identifier.old-id126
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000043

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