| dc.description | The 2009 the World Summit on Food Security stated that the world must produce 70 percent more food by 2050 than currently produced to sustain a world population of 9 billion. This growth will require an annual increase in crop production of 44 million metric tons, implying intensification of food production and fertilizer use.
Hypoxic “dead zones” of low oxygen have increased globally by almost nine-fold since 1969.1 There is widespread scientific agreement that changes in the global N cycle and increased nutrient loading, primarily caused by non-point source pollution (i.e., agricultural activities and storm water runoff) are directly linked to these “dead zones” and other significant impacts on our water resources. Approximately 40 to 50 GEF project managers, ministerial representatives and private sector and other
national and regional experts attended this 90 minute review to showcase the GEF’s significant
contribution to building on-the-ground adoption of low-cost, low-technology nutrient management
solutions. The session was held on Thursday November 20, 2011. | en_US |
