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PAN UK's international programme
PAN UK's international programme is working to
eliminate the health and environmental hazards of pesticide in developing
countries, to support – at policy and practical levels – ecological and
economically viable alternatives.
NEW: Preventing malaria, promoting health: Supporting safe and effective strategies without DDT - PAN International position statement The problems associated with pesticide use in developing
countries remains urgent: women and men in the agricultural sector in developing
countries make up 59% of the global working population. They are involved in one
of the world's most hazardous industries: pesticide use accounts for 14% of
occupational injuries and 10% of fatalities and 20,000 a year may die from
accidental poisoning. Around 30% of
pesticides marketed in developing countries do not meet internationally accepted
quality standards.
Many initiatives in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) demonstrate that farmers can dramatically reduce their pesticide applications, while maintaining or increasing their yields, and improving their income. Creating a safe and sustainable environment to improve livelihoods without dependence on costly, inappropriate and dangerous chemicals can be done. All countries will continue to use pesticides, and the minimum safeguards are for sound systems of regulation, backed up with the capacity to implement practices and enforce laws. PAN UK projects work in this context, providing information, research, policy recommendations, and, where possible, practical support. International projects
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