Conversations with pesticide vendors in Nepal
August 17, 2022
CPSP consultant Dr Dilli Ram Sharma shares two interesting stories collected from recent conversations with pesticide vendors in Nepal.
Media
Paraquat’s ‘safety measure’ based on flawed research, a review of over 30 studies shows
August 11, 2022
New analysis from the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has shown that the dose of vomiting agent included in standard paraquat products is based on flawed evidence.
Bursary opportunities to study pesticide or chemical risk management at the University of Cape Town
July 28, 2022
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention is delighted to be partnering with the University of Cape Town to offer three 2023 bursaries.
Countries blocking listing of pesticides are undermining the objectives of the Rotterdam Convention
July 12, 2022
Guest blog: Fresh from his attendance at this year’s Conference of Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in Geneva, CEJAD’s Fredrick Otieno expresses his disappointment over the failure to list hazardous pesticides under Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.
Why Sri Lanka’s current crisis shouldn’t overshadow its success in suicide prevention
July 6, 2022
One year on from their success at the Future Policy Awards, Mark Davis explains why Sri Lanka’s pesticide suicide prevention policies remain an exceptional story of success and shouldn’t be confused with their sudden and poorly executed move to organic agriculture.
A perception of criminality affects suicide reporting in Nepal, new research shows
May 20, 2022
A misperception that suicide is a criminal offence has contributed to an under-reporting of suicide in Nepal, according to a new study by the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention.
Japan’s pesticide regulations have been effective in reducing deaths, new analysis shows
April 28, 2022
New research has shown that Japan’s restrictions on paraquat have contributed to a 92% reduction in pesticide deaths.
World Health Day 2022: The role of pesticide vendors in tackling a global health problem
April 7, 2022
*Content warning: this article discusses suicidal behavior that some people may find upsetting. For help and support, please use this link to access an intentional helpline.*
Organic farming programme halves use of pesticides by farmers
April 7, 2022
Moves to transition farms in an Indian state to organic practices have reduced pesticide use among farmers, an evaluation of the programme has shown.
Experts and activists discuss human rights and pesticide poisoning at CPSP event
March 25, 2022
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has hosted an important session on human rights and pesticide poisoning. The virtual event took place on Monday 21 March 2022 and formed part of the satellite programme at this year’s Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) conference.