The Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center is a convergence research community of diverse and leading scientists that addresses the complex challenges in phosphorus sustainability by integrating disciplinary contributions across the physical, life, social, and economic sciences. The STEPS vision is to facilitate a 25% reduction in human dependence on mined phosphates and a 25% reduction in losses of point and nonpoint sources of phosphorus to soils and water resources within 25 years, leading to enhanced resilience of food systems and reduced environmental damage.
Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS): Convergence Research, Highlands TBL and Collaborative Governance Projects
Convergence Research | Multi-institutional | Research Working Group | Student Research
October 1, 2021
– September 30, 2026
Project Details
Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) via North Carolina State University (NCSU)
(External Funding)
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Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE)
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