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

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