Nepal’s approach to pesticide regulation shows industry support is possible
Following Nepal’s recent decision to ban two additional hazardous pesticides, Mark Davis examines the supportive role played by the country’s pesticide industry.
Following Nepal’s recent decision to ban two additional hazardous pesticides, Mark Davis examines the supportive role played by the country’s pesticide industry.
We are delighted to announce that our 2024 Annual Report has been published and is available to download and read.
The Government of Nepal has officially announced bans on two highly hazardous pesticides, following a landmark decision by the Pesticide Board in July.
In recognition of United Nations Day on October 24, we’re taking a closer look at how our work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To mark this year’s World Food Day on Wednesday 16 October, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has released a new short animation focusing on chemical free farming practices in India.
A study exploring the extent of financial stress amongst people who self-harm in Sri Lanka. It found that people who self-harm have high levels of financial stress, with the high cost of agricultural supplies and inputs (e.g. pesticides) a key contributor to this. However, there is no evidence that financial stress influences methods of self-harm.
Findings from a survey of rice farmers in four regions of the Philippines to assess their bund management practices and willingness to adopt ecological engineering for pest management.
This paper reviews alternatives to metal phosphide use for rodent pest management in urban and domestic environments.
CPSP Project & Policy Officer Dhannya V. Sasi reflects on a recent visit to Andhra Pradesh and her interactions with the farmers abandoning chemical pesticides in favour of natural farming practices.
Paper exploring the association between bans of pesticides in Sri Lanka and deliberate self-poisoning hospitalizations and deaths.