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Book (stand-alone)Technical reportReport of the 15th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management
Rome, Italy and online, 15–18 November 2022
2023Also available in:
No results found.The 15th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management (JMPM), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was held on 15−18 November 2022 at the FAO headquarters in Rome. It was a hybrid meeting in which participants joined either physically or virtually. The meeting agenda included the following items: summary of developments and actions taken after the previous (14th) JMPM (14−15 October 2021); review of actions and recommendations from the 14th meeting; review of new guidance documents under development; revision of existing guidelines or guidance; planning development of new guidance documents and review of existing guidelines and related issues; emerging and priority issues in pesticide management, including gaps, challenges and future directions of FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO); revision of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management (“the Code of Conduct”); and any other issues. The recommendations of the JMPM are presented in section 13 of this report. -
Book (stand-alone)GuidelineInternational Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management
Guidance for aerial application of pesticides
2024Also available in:
No results found.The International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management provides countries with a framework for supervision over pesticides within their territories. The Guidance for aerial application of pesticides provides concise technical guidelines to elaborate specific articles of the Code of Conduct. Targeted at regulatory authorities, operators, and applicators involved in aerial pesticide application, this guidance serves as a reference for making informed decisions and ensuring compliance with national regulations and codes of practice.Aerial application of pesticides plays a crucial role, especially in agriculture and public health vector control. This guidance addresses the diverse stakeholders involved in aerial spray operations, underscoring the importance of adherence to established protocols to mitigate adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Outlined are the crucial elements for effective and safe aerial application, emphasizing the importance of well-organized operations, trained personnel, minimizing exposure to bystanders, and preventing environmental contamination. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportReport of the tenth FAO/WHO joint meeting on pesticide management
10–13 April 2017, New Delhi, India
2017Also available in:
No results found.The 10th JMPM included: an update on activities of the joint Secretariat and participating organizations; a review of progress in the production of JMPM guidelines; plans for continued work on guidelines; a report on follow up to an ad hoc monitoring report concerning the reported failure of two pesticide companies to comply with the Code of Conduct; a visit to three local institutions; and recommendations for future work.
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BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.
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