Event
Dialogue: Can we transition to pesticide-free agriculture?
The use of pesticides raises complex questions about human and environmental health, food security, and ecological resilience. What trade-offs do we make between yield and biodiversity? How do economic interests relate to sustainable alternatives? What social and ethical tensions arise in this context? And how might the system look different?
A broad group of scientists from all science groups within WUR has recently joined forces. They bring perspectives together and work on a paper for a potential new future with limited or even no dependency on pesticides.
The time has come to bring together diverse perspectives and expertise of WUR researchers from all Sciences Groups. To develop a mutual broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities on the path towards a resilient and future-proof agricultural system. Moreover, it offers a space to explore and reflect on the knowledge, values and beliefs that inform our collective commitment to creating a better world.
Do these questions resonate with your scientific work? Are you concerned about this issue? Do you want to hear more about the initiative, share your perspective, reflect and contribute to finding meaningful answers? Then you are warmly invited to a dialogue session on this topic on Monday 24 November, 15:30 – 17:30 in Speakers Corner in Impulse. Together, we aim to explore and connect different perspectives. We kindly ask all participants to register in advance. You can register here.