At national and international level, it is increasingly recognised that non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
such as public interest groups can and should play an important role in the formation of opinions and
decision-making processes relevant to health and environmental protection. Authorities are in a position
to encourage and welcome public interest groups and set up structures that make effective participation possible.
The FAO Code (neues FensterFAO Code Art. 9.2.1
neues FensterFAO Code Art. 9.2.2 and
neues FensterFAO Code Art. 9.4.1 ) calls for transparency and participation; this Articles should be
implemented immediately and globally.
Resources
PAN Germany ‘Position Paper on Transparency & Participation in Pesticides Authorisation’ (January 2004) DownloadBack to tasks of governments
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Suggestion for Action
An important step towards participation is first to ensure that there is transparency. For example, without access to detailed information on pesticide residues in food and water, on the use patterns of pesticides and on the pesticide registration process, there is no possibility of fact-based participation of public interest groups and others.Message
... from Germany
The German pesticide use reduction program has been developed by involving all stakeholders. For the first time ever,
the first steps towards a national program was facilitated by independent non-governmental moderators.
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