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Year of publication 2024

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Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

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Pages 2

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Publisher FAO ;

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Product type Project

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Category Factsheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) Since the 1940s, pesticides have played a crucial role in improving disease control and increasing crop production. However, they have also caused significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, including poisoning, contamination of water supplies and the accumulation of POPs. Mozambique, like many developing countries, has faced challenges in managing pesticide use, leading to the accumulation of hundreds of tonnes of obsolete pesticide stocks due to overestimation, poor management and changing agricultural policies. In response to these challenges, Mozambique embarked on a series of projects, primarily funded and supported by international partners, which focused on environmentally sound disposal of over 330 tonnes of obsolete pesticides and POPs. Despite these efforts, Mozambique continued to face challenges in managing the full life cycle of pesticides, with gaps in legislation, capacity to control imports and effective stock management leading to ongoing risks to public health and the environment.Building on these previous efforts, this project aimed to improve the management and disposal of remaining pesticide stockpiles and contaminated sites in Mozambique.

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Language English

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