A lethal cocktail – shining a light on the relationship between alcohol use and pesticide self-poisoning
October 11, 2023
A commentary exploring the harmful relationship between alcohol and pesticide self-poisoning.
Author: CPSP
CPSP marks World Mental Health Day 2023 with launch of new film and trailer
October 10, 2023
To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has launched a new film, celebrating Nepal’s commitment to preventing pesticide suicides.
Her Name Was Sita … why I made this film
October 10, 2023
BLOG: CPSP filmmaker Heshani Sothiraj Eddleston introduces her latest film, exploring the concept of a virtuous woman and how culture, shame and honour can lead to self-harm and suicide in Nepal.
Diversified Rice Farms with Vegetable Plots and Flower Strips Are Associated with Fewer Pesticide Applications in the Philippines
October 6, 2023
A study to examine the impact of farm diversification and other sustainability practices on pesticide use by rice farmers in the Philippines.
Action on Highly Hazardous Pesticides taken at World Chemicals Conference
October 3, 2023
The fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) took place last week in Bonn, Germany.
It’s time for the World Chemicals Conference to take decisive action on highly hazardous pesticides
September 21, 2023
BLOG: Mark Davis explains why the new policy framework, to be decided at the upcoming International Conference on Chemicals Management, must include strong action on highly hazardous pesticides.
China’s suicide rate fell dramatically following pesticide bans, new study finds
September 13, 2023
*This article discusses suicide. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/.*
Impact of pesticide regulations on mortality from suicide by pesticide in China: an interrupted time series analysis
September 4, 2023
An investigation into the national impact of pesticide regulations on suicide rates in China.
Escaping the Lock-in to Pesticide Use: Do Vietnamese Farmers Respond to Flower Strips as a Restoration Practice or Pest Management Action?
August 22, 2023
An examination of agronomic and pest management responses to flower strips among farmers in Vietnam.
CPSP expands India team with three new appointments
August 14, 2023
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has recently appointed three new Project & Policy Officers, significantly expanding its presence in India....