UK and Brazil sign partnership on fertilizers
Published by Willow Munz,
Editorial Assistant
World Fertilizer,
A ‘historic partnership’ to tackle the environmental impact and embrace the economic opportunities of fertilizers has been launched on 10 September 2025 by the UK and Brazil.
Signed by UK Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis and Brazilian Deputy Agricultural Minister, Cleber Oliveira Soares, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) seeks ways to make fertilizer production more sustainable and efficient.
It includes increased collaboration on research and innovation, boosting supply chain resilience, and sharing best practice. This partnership comes as part of efforts to drive greater global co-operation of sustainable fertilizer production and use, showcasing the UK’s and Brazil’s global environmental leadership ahead of COP30 – where plans to boost the cooperation of governments and international organisations on fertilizers will be emphasised.
While fertilizers are beneficial for agriculture, they can cause significant pollution when overused and be a driver of climate change – being responsible for 5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. It is therefore vital to optimise their use and increase efficiency wherever possible.
Ruth Davis, UK Special Representative for Nature, said: “Global cooperation is vital to restore the health of our soils, protect nature, and guarantee food systems for future generations. Fertilizers are crucial for our food security, so it is vital that their production and use evolves in line with today’s environment and climate challenges.
“Brazil, host of COP30 and one of the world’s most biodiverse nations, has set an important example on tackling this vital issue. Together, we can unlock innovation, improve nitrogen management, and build resilience across landscapes and livelihoods.”
Cleber Oliveira Soares, Brazilian Deputy Agricultural Minister, commented: “For Brazil, advancing sustainable practices in the use of fertilizers means combining the strength of our agriculture with the responsibility to protect biodiversity and natural resources.
“The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has been investing in research, innovation, and international cooperation to ensure that food production grows in an increasingly sustainable and efficient way. This partnership with the UK reinforces Brazil’s commitment to promoting solutions that reconcile food security, resilient supply chains, and the climate urgency we all share.”
Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/environment/15092025/uk-and-brazil-sign-partnership-on-fertilizers/