Pesticide Action Network Europe. Sustainable agriculture, end pesticide dependency. For farmers, biodiversity, water, soil, good food and a healthy future.

Core values

- PAN Europe is actively involved in reducing pesticide use, which aligns with the European Green Deal's objectives of improving health, quality of life, and environmental protection[1][2][4].
- They have successfully initiated and supported the "Save Bees and Farmers" European Citizens Initiative, which gathered over 1.2 million signatures, highlighting public concern and advocating for significant pesticide reduction targets[1].
- PAN Europe works to ensure the integration of sustainable agricultural practices, such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), into EU policies like the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Farm to Fork strategy, which aims to reduce pesticide use and risk by 50% by 2030[1][2].
- The organization raises awareness about the presence of pesticide residues in household dust, children's playgrounds, and other public areas, contributing to public health and safety[1].
- PAN Europe advocates for policy changes that focus on sustainability rather than competitiveness, promoting circular and organic farming practices, and involving consumer and environmental NGOs in the promotion of EU products[2].