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.
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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/.*
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....
Alcohol plays an important role in pesticide suicide and self-harm, new study shows
July 8, 2023
*This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/.*
Malaysia’s deadly pesticide ban has helped prevent deaths, new study suggests
July 3, 2023
*This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/.*
World Health Assembly adopts resolution on chemicals
May 30, 2023
The World Health Assembly has passed a resolution calling for greater action to reduce the impact of chemicals, waste and pollution on human health.
Opportunities to join the CPSP team
March 30, 2023
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) is seeking Project and Policy Officers to help prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning in India.
Deadly pesticide’s ‘safety measure’ does not prevent deaths, a breakthrough study shows
February 22, 2023
A new study, led by the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP), has found no evidence that the inclusion of a vomiting agent in a highly toxic pesticide helps to save lives.
Bangladesh bans highly hazardous pesticide
January 27, 2023
Bangladesh has banned the production, use and import of a highly hazardous pesticide.
Unique project to empower communities to take action on pesticide suicide comes to an end
January 20, 2023
A unique community based project that engaged rural communities in India in prevention of pesticide suicide has come to a successful end.