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.
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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.
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*
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.
CPSP facilitates mass spectrometry training for Nepal’s police forensic science laboratory
April 22, 2024
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – www.findahelpline.com*
‘Her Name Was Sita’ UK screening dates announced
February 1, 2024
We are delighted to announce UK public screenings of ‘Her Name Was Sita’ – a short documentary exploring womanhood, virtue, shame, and suicide in Nepal.
People who purchase pesticides for self-harm have a higher suicidal intent, new study suggests
October 27, 2023
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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.
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.
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/.*