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Pesticide Action Network(PAN)Africa

PAN Africa has been established in Dakar since May 1996.

It coordinates the activities of network members across the continent.

About

Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Africa is a network of information and actions for the control of pesticide. It is part of Pesticides Action Network International, a global coalition of volunteer groups, civil society organizations, research institutes, universities and citizens working for the adoption of sound environmental practices instead of the use of hazardous chemical pesticides.

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Missions

PAN Africa Members, though independent from one another, work together in order to :

  • Inform and raise awareness ...
  • Enable the public understand ...
  • Mobilise public opinion ...
  • Work towards research ...
  • Promote environmental and sustainable ...
  • Carry out advocacy action ...
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What we do

The themes developed by PAN Africa are

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Agroecology

Agroecology integrates ecological principles into farming to create sustainable and resilient food systems. It emphasizes biodiversity, soil health, and natural pest control to reduce reliance on synthetic inputs.

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Highly dangerous pesticides

Highly dangerous pesticides are toxic chemicals used in agriculture to kill pests but pose severe risks to human health and the environment. They can cause acute poisoning, long-term illnesses (like cancer) ...

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Environmentally sound waste management

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Prioritize minimizing waste generation, repurposing materials, and recycling to conserve resources and reduce landfill dependency. Safe Disposal: Ensure hazardous and non-recyclable ...

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Communication and awareness-raising on environmental issues

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Prioritize minimizing waste generation, repurposing materials, and recycling to conserve resources and reduce landfill dependency. Safe Disposal: Ensure hazardous and non-recyclable ...

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Advocacy

Purpose-Driven: Advocacy involves actively supporting a cause, policy, or group to drive positive change. Amplifying Voices: It empowers marginalized or underrepresented communities by raising awareness ...

Objectives of pan africa

Reduce the harmful use of pesticides

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Collective elimination

At least 50 countries collectively eliminate 100 hazardous pesticides, including chlorpyrifos, by 2029, with low- and ...

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Agroecology

75% of countries include agroecology in their national action plans (CBD) and their NDCs and NAPs (UNFCCC) by 2025.

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Global Alliance for the Elimination of Highly Hazardous Pesticides

A strong, well-funded and active HHP alliance, with an adequate work plan and clear objectives, supports PAN in implementing ...

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Ban on import and export

Up to 10 countries have legally banned the export or import of banned pesticides.

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A strong presence in the climate debate

PAN establishes a strong presence in the climate discourse inside and outside the UNFCCC

Current projects

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05 Jui, 2026
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Preparations for the African Regional Dialogue on Pollution Management Continue …

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The Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition hosted a preparatory meeting on 21 May …

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05 Jui, 2026
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African Regional Dialogue on Pollution Management: Preparations Underway in Dakar

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A preparatory meeting for the African Regional Dialogue on Pollution Management (mercury, unintentionally produced …

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25 Mai, 2026
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Regional Workshop on Highly Hazardous Pesticides in West Africa: PAN …

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A Historic Milestone for West African Agriculture

On May 18 and …

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13 Mai, 2026
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PAN Africa participates in the meeting on the provisions of …

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On April 22, 2026, PAN Africa took part in a sharing meeting organized …

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Achievements

In line with our network's global vision, we have stepped up our efforts to help combat hazardous pesticides and chemicals and promote healthy and sustainable agroecological practices.

Capacity building

Pollution - Risks - Health

Zero lead a sustainable life

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Partners

Our main partners

Global Greengrants Fund
United States

GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND

A sustainable Earth is a human right. Environmental threats, such as climate change, are also some of the most pressing social issues of our time...

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GEF
United States

THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) includes several multilateral funds working together to address the planet's most pressing challenges...

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Marisla Foundation
United States

MARISLA FOUNDATION

Marisla Foundation operates with three full-time program directors and one half-time assistant administrator...

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PAN UK
United Kingdom

PAN UK

We are the only UK charity focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives...

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SGP
Senegal

SGP

The Global Environment Facility Microfinance Programme (GEF/MFP) is administered by UNDP on behalf of UNOPS...

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PNUD
United States

PNUD

As the UN's lead agency for international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories...

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PAN International
United States

PAN INTERNATIONAL

Pesticide Action Network is a network of more than 600 non-governmental organisations from over 90 countries...

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PAN North America
United States

PAN NORTH AMERICA

PAN uses grassroots science, strategic communications and coalition organizing to build power with communities...

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PAN Germany
Germany

PAN GERMANY

PAN Germany was formed to improve coordination of existing activities, to broaden the commitment against the misuse of pesticides...

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PAN Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific

PAN ASIA PACIFIC

PAN Asia Pacific (PANAP) is one of five regional centres of Pesticide Action Network...

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PAN Europe
Germany

PAN EUROPE

We are a science-based organisation with highly motivated toxicologists, legal experts and campaigners...

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PAN Latin America
Germany

PAN LATIN AMERICA

The Pesticide Action Network and its Alternatives for Latin America (RAP-AL), founded in June 1983...

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GFC
Latin America

GFC

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CRCBS
Latin America

CRCBS

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CPSP
Latin America

CPSP

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Our work

We consider environment welfare

PAN Africa would like to thank its partners at the national level, namely the Ministry of the Environment and Ecological Transition, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture, the GEF Small Grant, etc.

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