Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 28th of November
Organization committee: Eve Bureau-Point (CNRS, CNE), Kimchhin Sok (Ecoland, RUA) Bunsamkaneka Chrin (Ecoland, RUA)
Background
After the chaos generated by turbulent historical events, international aid and market liberalization shaped the reconstruction of Cambodia in the 1990s. This pathway into productivism and globalization, however, also had some unexpected effects, such as the negative consequences of the intensive use of chemical inputs in the agricultural sector. The uncontrolled effects of the agricultural chemicals are better identified and/or recognized, and more widespread globally. Thus, farmers, politicians, input sellers, and consumers, are increasingly questioning how these chemical substances jeopardize the health and the environment. This workshop will provide an opportunity to share some recent research results to key stakeholders in Cambodia (from biological, toxicological and social sciences research). Representatives of different ministries will also present some regulation initiatives by the State. Alternative projects to limit the side-effects of the agricultural model based on agrochemistry will also be introduced by representatives of local and international NGOs. The final aim of the workshop is to increase knowledge sharing and facilitate the development of modes of production and consumption that better respect the health and the environment.
Objectives
This workshop will provide an opportunity to share some recent research results to key stakeholders in Cambodia (from biological, toxicological and social sciences research). Representatives of different ministries will also present some regulation initiatives by the State. Alternative projects to limit the side-effects of the agricultural model based on agrochemistry will also be introduced by representatives of local and international NGOs. The final aim of the workshop is to increase knowledge sharing and facilitate the development of modes of production and consumption that better respect the health and the environment.
Programme outline
HoursDescription8.45-9Reception9-9.15IntroductionSession 1: Recent research on pesticides in CambodiaMC: Bunsamkaneka Chrin9.15-9.45Eve Bureau-Point, Centre National de Recherche scientifique (CNRS, Centre
Norbert Elias), Pesticides use and risk perception9.45-10.15Eric Guérin, Independent researcher, Bees and pesticides10.15-10.45Organic coffee break10.45-11.15Rica Joy B. Flor and Cornelia Sattler, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI),
Ecologically based pest management: A way out of pesticide reliance of
Cambodian rice farmers11.15-11.45Fidero Kuok and Yoeung Sereyvath, Institut Technologique du Cambodge,
Sustainable Rice Production within an agroecology Framework (JEAIHEALTHYRICE)11.45-13.15Organic lunchSession 2: Pesticides’ regulation
MC: Eve Bureau-Point13.15-13.45Thong Soklin, Ministry of Agriculture, Fish and Fisheries (MAFF), Role of
Department of Agricultural Legislation on the Management of Pesticides in
Cambodia13.45-14.15Chou Cheythyrith, Project coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fish and
Fisheries (MAFF), Presentation of Integrated Pest Management Program14.15-14.45Im Nara, chief office at the Ministry of Environment, Presentation of the
department of hazardous Substances14.45-15.15Organic coffee breakSession 3: Alternatives
MC: Bunsamkaneka Chrin15.15-15.45Lucie Reynaud, GRET, Collective actions on Sustainable Agriculture and
Participatory Guarantee System (PGS): a case from Siem Reap15.45-16.15NOUN Tum and SRUN Vengse, Eco-Agri-Center (EAC), Promoting Organic
Agricultural Practices16.15-16.30Conclusion of the workshop
For more information, please contact Mr. Heng Chenghuy (assistant organizer) by email: h.chenghuy@rua.edu.kh or mobile: 069 953 598.
