Towards A Non-Toxic Environment In South-East Asia: “Lessons Learned – PANAP Component”

PAN Asia Pacific has been spearheading a grassroots-empowered pesticide risk reduction project to astounding success in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and China. Here are some the key lessons we learned, as we move towards a #PesticidesFreeWorld:

• Awareness campaigns convinced governments to support farmers’ markets
• Farmers’ networks were created through capacity building and community organising
• Public awareness leads to concerted actions
• Women’s involvement and leadership is crucial for change
• Community involvement is important for monitoring and taking action with results
• Linking organic farmers to market is necessary for better livelihoods

Thanks to:

Cambodian Center for Study and Development in Agriculture (CEDAC)
Center for Sustainable Rural Development (SRD)
Centre for Gender, Family and Environment in Develeopment (CGFED)
Sustainable Agriculture & Environment Development Association (SAEDA)
and their network of farmers

This video was produced with the financial assistance of: Swedish Chemicals Agency (KemI) The Swedish Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)