Organic farming programme halves use of pesticides by farmers
April 7, 2022
Moves to transition farms in an Indian state to organic practices have reduced pesticide use among farmers, an evaluation of the programme has shown.
Author: CPSP
Gatekeeper training for vendors to reduce pesticide self-poisoning in rural South Asia: a study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial
April 5, 2022
This protocol provides an overview of a ‘gatekeeper’ training programme for pesticide vendors to enable them to identify individuals at high risk of self-poisoning. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the training in preventing pesticide self-poisoning in Sri Lanka.
Experts and activists discuss human rights and pesticide poisoning at CPSP event
March 25, 2022
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has hosted an important session on human rights and pesticide poisoning. The virtual event took place on Monday 21 March 2022 and formed part of the satellite programme at this year’s Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) conference.
High-profile panel announced for CUGH 2022 satellite session
February 17, 2022
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention is delighted to unveil a high-profile panel of speakers for our upcoming satellite event at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Virtual Conference.
Taiwan’s paraquat ban has led to a fall in pesticide suicides, early analysis shows
February 3, 2022
A recent study on the impact of Taiwan’s 2018 paraquat ban has shown a fall in pesticide suicide rates. Paraquat is a highly toxic pesticide that is deadly when ingested and a leading method for suicide worldwide, responsible for 150,000 deaths every year.
The early impact of paraquat ban on suicide in Taiwan
January 31, 2022
This paper explores the impact of the first-stage ban of paraquat, a highly lethal herbicide when ingested, on suicide in Taiwan. The study found that the ban on the import and production of paraquat was followed by a fall in pesticide and paraquat suicides.
Impact of regional bans of highly hazardous pesticides on agricultural yields: the case of Kerala
January 26, 2022
This paper examines the impact of bans on 14 highly hazardous pesticides, introduced by the State of Kerala, India, in 2011, on crop production. The study found no evidence that the Keralan bans had any negative effect on agricultural yield and food production.
Bans on toxic pesticides in Kerala have no adverse effect on crop production
January 26, 2022
New research from the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention has found that bans on toxic pesticides in the State of Kerala, India, have had no adverse impact on agriculture and food production.
Human Rights Perspective on Pesticide Exposure and Poisoning in Children: A Case Study of India
December 31, 2021
This paper uses a human rights lens to address the neglected issue of highly hazardous pesticide exposure and poisoning in children, both globally and in India specifically.
Prevention of pesticide suicides and the right to life: The intersection of human rights and public health priorities
October 26, 2021
This paper focuses on the right to life. Our analysis shows that, by failing to restrict access to highly hazardous pesticides, states violate their obligations under international human rights law.