The Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention convened a consultation to strengthen capacities in the identification of Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations (SHPFs) under article 6 to the Rotterdam Convention.
The consultation convened in Lomé, Togo, from 5-7 May 2010, and was attended by representatives from Benin, Mali, Ivory Coast and Togo.
Outcomes included: a draft plan […]
The Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention convened a consultation to strengthen capacities in the identification of Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations (SHPFs) under article 6 to the Rotterdam Convention. The consultation convened in Lomé, Togo, from 5-7 May 2010, and was attended by representatives from Benin, Mali, Ivory Coast and Togo. Outcomes included: a draft plan of action to collect information on poisoning and intoxications caused by hazardous formulations; and strengthened capacities of the different national key players including representatives of Ministries of Agriculture, Environment, and Health, as well as local nongovernmental organizations and farmers’ associations.
Link to further information
Rotterdam Convention web site