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ProjectPesticide Risk Reduction in Malawi - GCP/MLW/052/GFF 2024
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No results found.Malawi faces many challenges in pesticide management, from importation to disposal, and falls short of compliance to standards stipulated in international chemical conventions. Pesticide risks are further heightened by heavy pest pressure as a result of climate change and increased chemical use as the country intensifies agricultural production to meet food demands from rapid production growth. This project was designed to address these challenges and support Malawi in pesticide management. This included supporting safe disposal, developing a pilot management system for empty containers, strengthening national capacity and promoting the adoption of alternatives to chemical pesticides. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetGender dynamics in pesticide use and management in Central Asia and Türkiye
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Gender and age are critical sociodemographic determinants of pesticide use, management and exposure. This paper examines pesticide use among farmers and farm workers in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Türkiye, based on farmer surveys and expert interviews conducted under the GEF/FAO project “Pesticide Life Cycle Management and Disposal in Central Asia and Türkiye” (GCP/SEC/011/GFF) in 2020 and 2021. Despite limitations in dataset representativeness and cross-country comparability, the findings underscore the roles of women and children in pesticide handling, an issue often overlooked in formal assessments. While pesticide application and decision-making are predominantly carried out by men, there is strong evidence of women’s and children’s exposure. Moreover, women’s overrepresentation in unpaid and informal agricultural labour translates into underreported pesticide application. Concerningly, due to financial barriers and mobility constraints, women rely on inexpensive and unregulated products available in their local communities. The study also highlights the widespread lack of personal protective equipment among both genders, further contributing to health risks. This paper identifies inadequate pesticide management practices, pinpointing significant risk factors and knowledge gaps throughout the pesticide life cycle among farming household members. These findings indicate an urgent need for improved pesticide management policies and targeted training programmes tailored to the needs of women and men. -
ProjectInventory and Disposal of Obsolete Pesticides and Empty Pesticide Containers In The Seychelles - TCP/SEY/3804 2025
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No results found.The project focuses on addressing the significant accumulation of obsolete and unwanted pesticides in Seychelles, a problem that has developed over the past two decades due to inadequate stock management, bans on certain pesticides, and an excess supply from donor agencies, particularly for vector control. These accumulated stocks pose serious health risks to the farming community and surrounding populations, as well as environmental hazards to soil and water resources. To mitigate these risks, the project aims to support the Seychelles Ministry of Agriculture in conducting a thorough inventory of the obsolete pesticides, assessing their status, and managing their safe repacking, storage, transportation, and eventual disposal. A critical component of the project is building the capacity of relevant government staff and private sector stakeholders in "Pesticides Life Cycle Management," ensuring that the build-up of obsolete and unwanted pesticide stocks is prevented in the future. Key activities include identifying and quantifying the obsolete pesticides and contaminated containers, along with assessing their toxicity and types. The Seychelles government, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture, play a crucial role in providing local support, including office facilities and assistance in identifying national consultants and relevant stakeholders.
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