Expanding use of environmentally less harmful agrochemicals

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends promoting the use of environmentally less harmful pesticides and fertilizers and alternative methods for pest control, and considering the prohibition of those found to be environmentally unsound.

1. Using synthetic pesticides with care
2. Risking eco-accidents

1. Using plants as pesticides

1. Reducing food contaminants
2. Preventing marine pollution from land-based sources

1. Lobbying on effective pesticide policies
2. Disseminating information on organic pesticides

1. Applying pesticides

1. Reassessing pesticides previously approved under inadequate criteria

1. Unused
2. Underuse
3. Hazard
4. Harm
5. Abuse