The European Commission launched, on Monday 23 May, a public consultation, open until mid-August, to fine-tune the action plan it is preparing to improve nutrient management in the EU and thus combat phosphorus and nitrogen pollution under the European Green Deal.
A communication on this subject is expected in the fourth quarter (see EUROPE 12923/23).
The action plan for integrated nutrient management is intended to contribute to reducing nutrient losses by at least 50% while ensuring that soil fertility does not deteriorate.
The Commission plans to analyse the whole nitrogen and phosphorus cycle to close the gaps in EU legislation and cover all relevant sources of pollution - agriculture, industry, cities, waste, energy, transport.
This initiative will complement the EU’s Zero Pollution 2030 Action Plan for a non-toxic environment by 2050 (see EUROPE 12719/4) and is intended to improve food security, protect human health and preserve the ecosystem.
Contributions from all interested parties are expected by midnight Brussels time on 15 August.
To access the public consultation: https://aeur.eu/f/1si (Original version in French by Aminata Niang)