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).
Media
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.
Means restriction: a powerful evidence-based strategy for suicide prevention
September 10, 2024
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Dr. Piumee Bandara delves into the evidence supporting ‘means restriction’ and its effectiveness as a suicide prevention strategy.
*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*
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.
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*
How pesticide bans are represented in the media – exploring Sri Lanka’s 2021 import ban
July 17, 2024
Lisa Schölin and Manjula Weerasinghe examine how Sri Lanka’s 2021 pesticide import ban was portrayed in local newspapers, discussing the media’s role in shaping public attitudes towards pesticide bans.
What is the Global Alliance on Highly Hazardous Pesticides?
July 15, 2024
In September 2023, an international resolution was passed to set up a Global Alliance on Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs). We take a look at what this is, why it is needed, how it came about, and what it may look like.
Pesticide self-poisoning in Pakistan: prevalence, challenges, and opportunities
May 22, 2024
Francesca Mancini and Shweta Dabholkar explore the problem of pesticide self-poisoning in Pakistan, including the challenges and opportunities for tackling the issue.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behavior. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*
Calls for a human rights-based approach to pesticide poisoning
May 8, 2024
Governments and industry must stop blaming farmers for ‘misuse’ of pesticides and adopt a human rights-based approach to pesticide management, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Human Rights.