ESNI-NERM 2026 Conference
From 28–29 April 2026, GREENHOOD joins the ESNI-NERM Conference in Brussels, Belgium, the premier European flagship event dedicated to nutrient recycling and management.
About the event
The ESNI-NERM Conference represents a landmark merger of the European Sustainable Nutrient Initiative (ESNI) and the Nutrients in Europe Research Meeting (NERM). Organised by the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) and the Biorefine Cluster Europe (BCE), this joint event serves as the definitive reference point for the international community working on nutrient research and innovation.
The 2026 edition bridges the gap between science and policy, featuring keynotes from the European Commission on the New Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Circular Economy Act. The conference focuses on four pillars:
- Technological innovation: The latest advancements in nutrient recovery and valorisation.
- Agronomic performance: The effectiveness of recycled nutrients and circular fertilisers in the field.
- Sustainability assessment: Environmental and economic impacts of nutrient management strategies.
- Policy and market pathways: Navigating the regulatory landscape to bring recycled nutrient products to the European market.
GREENHOOD at the event
GREENHOOD’s presence at ESNI-NERM 2026 highlights the project's strong ties with the European nutrient recycling community. As ESNI is coordinated by BETA Technological Centre (GREENHOOD’s project coordinator and Ebro River Basin demo-region coordinator) and Ghent University (co-coordinator of the Rhine, Meuse & Scheldt Basin demo-region) as part of the Biorefine Cluster Europe, the event serves as a central hub for our partners to share progress from across our demo-regions.
Our participation focuses on cross-basin innovation and practical applications:
- Rhine, Meuse & Scheldt Basin demo-region: Partners from Ghent University present a scientific poster on the Luikbeek CW pilot. This work demonstrates how nature-based solutions, such as constructed wetlands, are used to capture and reuse nutrients within regional water systems.
- Ebro River Basin demo-region: Represented by the BETA Technological Centre, GREENHOOD joins the session hosted by the Harvrest project titled “On-Farm Biogas Production and Environmental Sustainability Enhancement Through the Treatment and Utilisation of Digestate”. As a guest project, GREENHOOD shares insights into scaling circular solutions from the Ebro demo-region to a European level.
Through these sessions, GREENHOOD strengthens the synergy between regional innovation and EU-wide policy, ensuring that research into nutrient recovery translates into sustainable models for the agricultural and industrial sectors.
Discover more about ESNI-NERM 2026 and explore the full programme on the official conference website.