Nepal bans two highly hazardous pesticides
December 9, 2024
The Government of Nepal has officially announced bans on two highly hazardous pesticides, following a landmark decision by the Pesticide Board in July.
Author: CPSP
How we support the UN Sustainable Development Goals
October 24, 2024
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).
CPSP celebrates World Food Day with launch of new animation on chemical free farming
October 16, 2024
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.
Financial Stress Amongst People Who Self-Harm in Sri Lanka
September 20, 2024
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.
Rice Bund Management by Filipino Farmers and Willingness to Adopt Ecological Engineering for Pest Suppression
August 28, 2024
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.
Alternative domestic rodent pest management approaches to address the hazardous use of metal phosphides in low- and middle-income countries
August 22, 2024
This paper reviews alternatives to metal phosphide use for rodent pest management in urban and domestic environments.
Inside Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Movement
August 14, 2024
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.
Restrictions on Pesticides and Deliberate Self-Poisoning in Sri Lanka
August 6, 2024
Paper exploring the association between bans of pesticides in Sri Lanka and deliberate self-poisoning hospitalizations and deaths.
University of Edinburgh’s success in tackling major cause of global suicide recognised with £6.5 million donation
August 6, 2024
*Warning: This article discusses suicide and self-harm. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – www.findahelpline.com*
Reflecting on three decades of work to prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning
August 6, 2024
Following a £6.5 million donation to support the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, Director & Founder Professor Michael Eddleston looks back on almost 30 years of work to prevent suicides from pesticide self-poisoning.
*Warning: contains content about self-harm and suicide that some people may find upsetting. Use this link to find an international helpline – www.findahelpline.com*