Mounika Bhukya, CPSP’s project and policy officer, encourages India to align its pesticide policies with global health standards by supporting the chlorpyrifos ban under the Stockholm Convention, highlighting that true leadership is choosing science and long-term responsibility over outdated chemicals.
As this year’s Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) COPs convene this year, Mark Davis, CPSP’s Director for Agriculture and Regulatory Outreach, shares insights on the global effort and ongoing challenges to eliminate highly toxic pesticides.
*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) is delighted to announce that Keith Tyrell has officially started in his role as its new Head of Global Strategy.
Nearly half of cotton farmers and farm workers in Tanzania have said they often became seriously ill within 24 hours after using harmful pesticides.
CPSP consultant Dr Rakesh Ghimire has received a top award for his work to reduce pesticide-related deaths in Nepal.
CPSP filmmaker Heshani Sothiraj Eddleston explores how storytelling through film can raise awareness and drive meaningful change.
CPSP Project & Policy Officer Mounika Bhukya reflects on a recent film screening of Her Name Was Sita, exploring the concept of a ‘virtuous woman’ and how shame and honour can lead to self-harm and suicide.
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Professor Michael Eddleston explores the problem of pesticide poisoning in India and the challenges and opportunities for tackling the issue.
To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention has launched an online campaign to celebrate some of the incredible women worldwide who are helping to prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning.
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