Nepal Public Health Foundation under the Project Farming Health and Environment Nepal conducted an international webinar on “Sharing of Substantial Efforts for Pesticide Minimization through Integrated Pest Management and Organic Farming Practices.”

This event offered a platform for experts from various nations to share their experiences and strategies on transitioning from Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to Organic Farming, including governmental initiatives.

We were honored to have distinguished speakers joining us from different parts of the world, including China, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sikkim. The webinar commenced with an insightful presentation by Dr. Yuhui Qiao, Professor of China Agriculture University, Dr. Md. Romij Uddin, Professor of Bangladesh Agriculture University, Dr. S. Anbalagan, Executive Director of Sikkim Organic Mission and Dr. Debraj Adhikari, Senior Plant Protection Officer, Nepal.

The program was also graced by the presence of His excellency Mr. Bishnu Pukar Shrestha, Nepali Ambassador to China. We had the participation of Mr. Jagadish Pradhan, Agriculture Director Sikkim, Mr. Bidhan Chandra Pal from Prova Arora Bangladesh, DASAM and DIALOGOS Team from Denmark and Prof Dr. Sharmeen Yasmeen from Public Health Foundation Bangladesh and also had representatives from Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre Nepal, Agriculture Development Office Jumla, and esteemed professors from various universities.