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Sri Lanka’s pesticide bans explained | good, bad & ugly

Warning: video contains content about suicide that some people may find upsetting This video has been created to highlight policies adopted by Sri Lanka to regulate highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) and prevent suicides. It explains why Sri Lanka’s successful bans on highly hazardous pesticides shouldn’t be confused with its poorly executed move to organic farming in 2021 – a policy that has been linked to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. The Good Sri Lanka once had one of the highest suicide rates in the world, driven by a high number of pesticide suicides. Between 1980 – 2010, Sri Lanka implemented a series of policies designed to limit the access and availability of pesticides responsible for deaths and prevent suicides. This included bans on 36 highly hazardous pesticides. Each policy decision was carefully considered, based on research to identify the pesticides that were causing most harm. The impact of the bans on suicide rates and agriculture was measured, ensuring that as lives were being saved, crop production was not being negatively affected. The result of these policies was a staggering 70% drop in the annual suicide rate. It is estimated that 93,000 lives were saved over 20 years. The Bad In contrast, in April 2021, the government of Sri Lanka introduced a swift and sudden ban on the import and use of all synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Almost overnight, the country’s 2 million farmers were forced to go organic, without alternatives available to farmers. The impact on agriculture was catastrophic. Harvests collapsed and crop production fell, forcing the country to import staple foods and sending prices soaring. The Ugly There is now a risk that Sri Lanka’s pesticide policies are seen only in the context of the failed move to organic farming. Neighbouring countries might resist following Sri Lanka’s successful example of selective pesticide controls that led to dramatic declines in deaths from pesticide poisoning. However, this would be a mistake. Sri Lanka’s policies to restrict access to specific, deadly pesticides remain an exceptional story of success. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use the links below to find a local suicide prevention helpline: https://findahelpline.com/ https://help.befrienders.org/