Andhra Pradesh introduces temporary ban on deadly pesticide
June 1, 2026
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a 60-day ban on the sale, distribution, and use of a highly toxic pesticide.
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Global Alliance on Highly Hazardous Pesticides open for members
May 27, 2026
The Global Alliance on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (GAHHPs) is now accepting applications for membership.
From dialogue to action: how an Indian state banned a deadly pesticide
May 18, 2026
Following Telangana’s landmark decision earlier this year to introduce a temporary ban on paraquat — a highly hazardous pesticide — CPSP Project and Policy Officer Dhannya V. Sasi retraces the steps that led to this move and considers its potential impact.
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South Africa enacts ban on deadly pesticide
May 13, 2026
South Africa has officially banned terbufos, a highly hazardous pesticide linked to multiple deaths, following a government decision announced last year.
Myanmar and Telangana Take Action to Restrict Highly Hazardous Pesticides
April 14, 2026
The Government of Myanmar and the state government of Telangana in India have recently taken steps to restrict the use of highly hazardous pesticides.
CPSP marks World Health Day 2026 with launch of new film trailer – Saving Lives
April 7, 2026
To mark this year’s World Health Day on Tuesday 7th April, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has launched a new film trailer, highlighting its commitment to preventing pesticide suicides.
CPSP celebrates International Women’s Day
March 8, 2026
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention has launched an online campaign to celebrate some of the incredible women worldwide who are helping to prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning.
From Biosafety to Pesticide Prevention: A Regulator’s Journey to Protect Public Health
February 12, 2026
Dr Hellen Mbaya, Agriculture and Regulatory Advisor at the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP), reflects on her journey from national biosafety regulation in Kenya to international work supporting pesticide regulation and public health.
A winter gathering to rethink real farming
January 30, 2026
At this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference, Mark Davis, CPSP’s Director for Agriculture and Regulatory Outreach, shares his reflections on why pesticide use continues to rise globally, and what it will take to shift towards safer, more sustainable alternatives.
CPSP releases its 2025 Annual Report
January 20, 2026
We are delighted to announce that our 2025 Annual Report has been published and is available to download and read.