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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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/.*
Applying a commercial determinants perspective to suicide and self-harm prevention
September 12, 2023
GUEST BLOG: Dr May van Schalkwyk explores how commercial interests shape suicide prevention policies and introduces a framework for applying a commercial determinants of health lens to suicide prevention.
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/.*
Is the EU about to end the toxic trade of pesticides?
July 5, 2023
BLOG: Professor Michael Eddleston explores the double standard that has long existed in the export of lethal pesticides from the European Union to the Global South.
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/.*
Time to rethink the consensus approach to listing hazardous chemicals in the Rotterdam Convention
May 31, 2023
GUEST BLOG: Reflecting on this year’s meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Rotterdam Convention, CEJAD’s Fredrick Otieno argues that the failure to reach consensus on hazardous chemicals is rendering the Convention useless.
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.