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http://www.thebrokeronline.eu/en/Magazine/articles/Peak-phosphorus$ [Accessed: 24.01.2011]

This online article published by the broker contains information about the importance of phosphorus as well as possible consequences of the phosphorus peak. Since over 90% of the reserves of rock phosphates are controlled by only five countries, dependent countries will experience serious problems in terms of supplying phosphorus.

This case study is about a research in Accra (Ghana), which has identified important constraints to achieving an efficient and fully functioning faecal sludge management (FSM) chain, with consequences for both people and the environment. Opportunities to improve the institutional and operating environment are identified, particularly affecting engagement between the public and private sector and civil society.

BOOT, N. SCOTT, R. (2008): Faecal Sludge Management in Accra, Ghana: Strengthening Links in the Chain. Loughborough: Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) URL [Accessed: 24.01.2011]

http://minerals.usgs.gov/ds/2005/140/ [Accessed: 24.01.2011]

On this official website of the U.S Geological Survey are numbers of supply-demand and end-use statistics prepared. Scroll down to see the concerning numbers of phosphorus which sees already a decline.

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/04/20/peak_phosphorus [Accessed: 24.01.2011]

Another online article about peak phosphorus written by Foreign Policy. It focuses on possible consequences of the phosphorus shortage and warns of future riots and famines because of lacking food.

WHITE, S. CORDELL, D. (2006): Peak Phosphorus: The sequel to Peak Oil. Phosphorus Futures URL [Accessed: 24.01.2011]

LAHERRERE, J.H. (2000): Learn strengths, weaknesses to understand Hubbert curve. In: Oil and Gas Journal 98: Volume 16 , 63-76. URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

Along with the usual topics, which includes the peak and the increasing scarcity of phosphorus, this paper also presents some possible solutions how the use of phosphorus can be minimised. As an example, a change in diets as well as recycling of phosphorus could help to reduce the amount of needed phosphorus.

SOIL ASSOCATION (2010): A rock and a hard place – Peak phosphorus and the threat to our food security. Bristol: Soil Association URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

IFA (2006): Production and International Trade Statistics. Paris: International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

Patrick Déry applies in this paper the Hubbert linearisation to phosphorus production to estimate the timeline. The focus lies especially on the peak of production because trouble will start already at this point.

DERY, P. ANDERSON, B. (2007): Peak Phosphorus. Energy Bulletin. Santa Rosa: Post Carbon Institute URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

BUCKINGHAM, D.A. JASINSKI, S.M. (2006): Phosphate Rock Statistics, Historical Statistics for Mineral and Material Commodities in the United States, Data Series 140 US Geological Survey minerals. Reston: U.S Geological Survey URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

LEWIS, L. (2008): Scientists warn of lack of vital phosphorus as biofuels raise demand. The Times Online URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

JASINSKI, S.M. (2007): Phosphate Rock. In: Mineral Commodity Summaries: , 1-5. URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

This document contains much background information about phosphorus and its role in the nutrient cycle.

EFMA (2000): Phosphorus: Essential Element for Food Production. Brussels: European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association (EFMA) URL [Accessed: 20.01.2011]

MAHENDRAPPA, T. (2007): The Nutrient Cycle “ Soil is the basis of life”. Canadian Forest Service URL [Accessed: 19.01.2011]

The purpose of this handbook is to help civil society and those working on water and sanitation issues to adopt a human rights-based approach to advocacy, so that they can improve water and sanitation service regulation and provision at international, national and local levels. Directed primarily at community groups, human rights NGOs, rights-based development practitioners and aid workers, this handbook aims to strengthen human rights-based advocacy by providing innovative and practical suggestions that activists and organisations can use in their work. It also acts as a resource guide for finding further information.

EL-JAZAIRI, L. (2010): Rights to Water and Sanitation: a Handbook for Activists.. London: Freshwater Action Network (FAN) URL [Accessed: 19.01.2011]

LOW, J. (2002): Appropriate Microbial Indicator Tests for Drinking Water in Developing Countries and Assessment of Ceramic Water Filters. Master Thesis. Cambridge: Massachusetts Institute of Technology URL [Accessed: 19.01.2011]

This volume of the Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality explains requirements to ensure drinking-water safety, including minimum procedures and specific guideline values, and how those requirements are intended to be used. The volume also describes the approaches used in deriving the guidelines, including guideline values. It also includes fact sheets on significant microbial and chemical hazards.

WHO (2006): Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality. FIRST ADDENDUM TO THIRD EDITION. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO) URL [Accessed: 19.01.2011]

This paper presents the findings of technical and social performances of the SONO Arsenic Filter, an arsenic removal technology in rural areas of Bangladesh.

SHAFIQUZZAMAN, M. ; AZAM, M.S. ; MISHIMA, I. ; NAKAJIMA, J. (2009): Technical and Social Evaluation of Arsenic Mitigation in Rural BangladeshChile. In: Journal of Health Population and Nutrition 27: Volume 5 , 674-683. URL [Accessed: 18.01.2011]

This study evaluates the performance of the filter under various set-ups, to investigate long-term removal efficiencies to improve the filter design and to implement the filter in arsenic affected villages.

NGAI, T. WALEWIJK, S. (2003): The Arsenic Biosand Filter project: Design of an Appropriate Household Drinking Water Filter For Rural Nepal - Final Report. Cambridge: Massachusetts Institute of Technology URL [Accessed: 18.01.2011]

UNEP (2004): Improving Municipal Wastewater Management in Coastal Cities. (= Training Manual Version 1 ). The Hague: United Nations Environment Programme Global Programme of Action (UNEP/GPA), Coordination Office. URL [Accessed: 18.01.2011]