About us

Our vision:

A healthy world for all.
Protect humanity and the environment from pesticides.
Promote alternatives.

PAN Germany

is a charitable organisation which provides information on the adverse effects of pesticides and promotes environmentally friendly and socially just alternatives. We are part of the Pesticide Action Network International. Our working areas range from critical-constructive assessments of policy and legislation to practical services for farmers and consumers.

Let us face the fact, that:

• our health is endangered by pesticides
• the use of pesticides is reducing biodiversity and is damaging the ecological system

Toxic pesticides are still the preferred products against damaging and annoying organisms in farming, households and in enterprises. But the negative consequences are clearly visible: Throughout the world one child, men or woman is being poisoned every minute. And the ecological systems are affected worldwide.

• That 's why PAN provides information on the effects of pesticide use.

The pesticide industry is influencing the behaviour of consumers through publicity, that plays down the risks. And they have seats and votes on political boards and committees at their disposal, affecting political decisions following their own particular interests.

• That's why PAN acts as a counterbalance to the strong influence of the industry

There will only be a pesticide reduction, if many people know about the negative consequences of pesticides use. Alternatives have to be made available.

• That 's why PAN supports ecologically reasonable, socially suitable and economically sustainable alternatives

PAN Germany is part of the international Pesticide Action Network. The international PAN was founded 1982 in Malaysia. Today the international PAN consists of more than 600 organisations in about 90 countries. Continental Coordination Centres are at work in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin-America und North America. The European Regional Centre is faciliated by PAN Germany und PAN UK.

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