As soon as the work is completed, it will represent a unique value proposition for industrial partners in the clean-fuel sector. I am grateful to PhosAgro for funding such international programmes, for giving me an opportunity to work at the forefront of global science, collaborate with international scientific organizations and expand my scientific interests." Another 2024 winner, Hassan Anwar, a scientist from Pakistan's National University of Sciences and Technology, spoke about the progress he has made on his project to develop slow-release fertilizers: "These fertilizers help conserve water by optimizing nutrient delivery and uptake by plants, which is beneficial for regions facing water scarcity or drought. In addition, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of slow-release fertilizers helps mitigate the effects of climate change and lower the carbon footprint of agriculture.