| June 2005: Programme Overview
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| Programme Overview 06-2005.pdf (0.1 MB) |
| The urgent cleanup of stockpiles of obsolete pesticides and associated waste and the prevention of further accumulation in African countries requires a coordinated, multistakeholder approach. |
| January 2005: Promoting Global Treaties
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| Promoting Global Treaties.pdf (0.1 MB) |
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| Africa Stockpiles Programme (ASP) is an international initiative to address the problem of obsolete pesticides in African countries. The programme is designed to deliver practical and environmentally sound solutions to dangerous and technically complex problems and prevent recurrence of similar problems in the future. |
| January 2005: Obsolete Pesticide Stockpiles in Africa - The Urgent Need For Action
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| Stockpiles Urgent Need for Action.pdf (0.1 MB) |
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| Obsolete pesticide stockpiles have been identified in every African country. The stockpiles include some extremely toxic pesticides which may be up to 40 years old. Many of these chemicals and their containers are in poor condition and threaten local and regional environments through the contamination of soil, water, and air. The dangers worsen with each passing day |
| January 2003: Obsolete Pesticide Stocks: An Issue of Poverty
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| Poverty Issue Brief.pdf (0.1 MB) |
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| Obsolete pesticide stockpiles are a threat to the entire continent of Africa, but those living in poverty often suffer a disproportionate burden. In poor communities these dangers are compounded by a range of factors such as unsafe water supplies and working conditions, illiteracy, and lack of political empowerment. |
| November 2002: Initiating Partners
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| Initiating Partners.pdf (0.1 MB) |
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| Partners that are currently involved in the development of the Africa Stockpiles Programme, or are expected to participate. Additional partners may be recruited and their respective roles will be worked out early in programme development. |
| April 2002: Country Participation
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| Country Participation.pdf (0.1 MB) |
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| Contamination from obsolete pesticide stockpiles is threatening the health of communities throughout the African continent. People and wildlife are being exposed to these dangerous chemicals through food, air, and water |
