Towards a Non-Toxic Environment in South-East Asia: “Lessons Learned”

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)