UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
AIDE MEMOIRE
WORKSHOP ON BOTANICAL AND BIO PESTICIDES PRODUCTION,
FORMULATIONS AND APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Organized by
REGIONAL NETWORK ON PESTICIDE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
(RENPAP)
Project TF/RAS/04/001
in cooperation with
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, THE ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF THAILAND
to be held in
Bangkok, Thailand
From June 26-28, 2009
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1.
Background
The countries in the Asia and the pacific region are primarily dependent on agriculture.
To meet ever-increasing demand of food supply with the availability of limited land,
agriculture in this region is heavily dependent on the inputs like fertilizers, improved
varieties of seeds, irrigation and crop protection chemicals. The anxiety to control pests
has resulted in indiscriminate use of pesticides in the field causing environmental
pollution/degradation and endangering human safety and public health. Besides it has
also resulted in resurgence of new pests, resistance development, destruction of predators
and other non-target organisms. There are various ways to check the impact these
chemical pesticides on the environment and ecosystem. Amongst the alternatives, use of
bio and botanical pesticides, which have been found effective, safe and eco-friendly,
could possibly provide a viable option. Neem have been reported and tested as an
alternative effective, biodegradable pesticide of botanical origin and is recommended in
Integrated Pest Management practices in many countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
However, its potential remains to be fully harnessed. Though presently application of
neem-based pesticide is yet to take a respectable place, with greater awareness about
environmental degradation, human safety and in the light of banning of persistent organic
pollutant (POP) pesticides, its usage would need to be encouraged in the near future.
Similarly development and production of environment-friendly bio-pesticides and their
water-based formulations, to replace the highly toxic agro-chemicals and unsafe
formulations, has gained significant importance towards developing appropriate
strategies for crop protection. Bio-pesticides such as abamectin and emmamectin have
been recoganised as broad spectrum pesticides with high biological activity with dosage
as low as 1-3 g a.i. per hectare. Production and promotion of botanical and biopesticides
would not only ensure sustainable agriculture to the small and marginal farmers but
would also provide an alternative to POP pesticides especially in the context of
Stockholm Convention in the Asia and the Pacific region.
In its endeavor to provide a common platform to its member countries, RENPAP has
been organising a series of workshops to discuss issues relating to environmental safety,
sustainable development, human safety and public health in relation to pesticide
production and application. The present Workshop on Bio-pesticides and Botanical
Pesticides Production, Formulations and Application Technologies is being organized
with the aim to study and discuss the various processing technologies in use for
production and application of bio and botanical based pesticides. In the context of
Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention, this workshop would hopefully be
helpful to keep the member countries informed on the alternatives of POP pesticides.
As per the approved workplan of the RENPAP, the Office of Research and Development
of Botanical Pesticides, Department of Agriculture of the Royal Government of Thailand,
which is the Technical Coordinator Unit of RENPAP on the subject, has generously
offered its facilities to host the present Workshop on Botanical and Bio Pesticides
Production, Formulations and Application Technologies in Bangkok, Thailand from June
26-28, 2009.
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2.
Objectives of the Workshop
The main objective of the workshop is to assist the member countries of the network in
strengthening their capabilities in the production and application of newer generation of
Botanical and Bio-pesticides and their formulations with a view to reduce the risks in the
use of toxic crop protection chemicals and their old formulations, ensuring safety to the
environment, farmers, workers, and minimize the residues of pesticides on food crops.
The workshop is also aimed to promote South-South Cooperation by inviting expert
nominees from the African region .The workshop will cover:
- progress made by the member countries in the field of development and
production of biodegradable eco-friendly botanical and bio-pesticides;
- discussion on the latest advances made in the research and development in the
field of botanical and bio-pesticides production, formulations and application, for
the protection of the environment and safety to workers / operators / farmers;
- “hands on” training on various aspects of development of bio/botanical pesticides
in the laboratory, pilot plant and in the commercial plant;
- to discuss role of botanical and bio-pesticides as alternatives to some of POPs
pesticides;
- application technologies pertinent to botanical and bio-pesticides;
- evaluation of the benefits derived from application of botanical and biopesticides;
- ensuring quality aspects of botanical pesticides,
- need for promoting cooperation (South-South cooperation) in the development,
production and application of quality neem based botanical pesticides among the
developing countries of the RENPAP region.
3.
Tentative Agenda
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ix)
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Opening of the Workshop.
Election of Chairperson / Appointment of Rapporteur.
Adoption of the Agenda.
Key note address
Presentation of country papers.
Technical Sessions
a)
lectures
b)
hands on practice
c)
field visits
d)
visit to botanical and biopesticides production facilities in and
around Bangkok
Evaluation of the Workshop
Other business
Conclusion and Recommendation
Adoption of Report
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4.
xi)
Closing of Workshop
Date and venue
The Workshop on Botanical and Bio Pesticides Production, Formulations and
Application Technologies will be held at Agricultural Production Science Research and
Development Office, Department of Agriculture, Bangkok, Thailand during June 26-28,
2009.
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Participants
Governments of member countries to the Network are invited to nominate one
representative each to attend this Regional Workshop. The nominee shall be a qualified
scientist/technologist with at least a Master Degree in Agriculture/Biosciences/Agricultural chemistry who is presently involved in the development, production
and/or application of botanical and biopesticide based pesticides preferably in an institute
or industry. In accordance with the recommendations and the decisions taken during the
TPR meeting, the National Coordinators are requested to ensure that the nominee fulfils
the minimum requirements specified in order to ensure that the participants derive full
benefit of the course content of the Workshop. Member countries that are implementing
POP enabling Activity project are encouraged to nominate their expert engaged in
determining alternative to POP pesticides.
Governments of other countries in the region and from African region which have not yet
joined the Network but are interested to participate shall also be invited to send their
representative who are directly involved in neem based botanical pesticides. Their
participation is assumed to be at the expense of the respective delegating Government.
Recognising the involvement of the pesticide industry in the development and production
of botanical pesticides especially neem based pesticides and biopesticides, the member
Governments may wish to extend invitation to technical experts from the industry to
participate in the Workshop at their own costs on observer status. It is advisable,
however, to keep the number of delegated observes to a maximum of one / two per
country.
Nomination forms with choice of fellow should reach the Regional Coordinator,
RENPAP with copy of application to Mr. Zhengyou Peng, PTC/MEA/SCC, UNIDO,
Vienna by 30 May 2009.
6.
Country paper
Government nominees are required to bring to the Workshop a country paper (30 copies)
which should cover the following salient aspects regarding the formulation development
and production work in their respective countries:
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iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
7.
Status of development and production of botanical and biopesticides pesticides
including neem based products in the country with respect to production and
consumption vis-a-vis chemical pesticides.
Status of usage of POP pesticides and steps taken to reduce or eliminate their
production and use.
Policy changes/steps being taken/decision taken at the Government level for
development and adoption of botanical and biopesticides pesticides especially in
the light of Stockholm Convention for the replacement of the POP pesticides.
Level of technology available pertaining to the production of neem based
pesticide products and other biopesticides such as emmamectin and abemectin
and the steps taken to strengthen the existing facilities for technology
development at the national level.
Regulatory status for use of botanical pesticides and biopesticides in the country.
Level of acceptance of bio and botanical pesticides in replacement of chemical
pesticides in the national IPM programmes.
Case studies of pest control programme in the country using bio and botanical
pesticides.
Language requirements
The official working language of the meeting will be English. All documentation will
also be available in English and the participants may, therefore, have a good working
knowledge of the English language.
8.
Financial and administrative arrangements for the Regional Workshop
Financial and administrative arrangements for the participants invited and accepted from
Network member countries will be made in accordance with UNIDO’s rules and
regulations.
UNIDO will provide the following:
a)
A daily subsistence allowance (covering board, lodging and incidentals) in local
currency for the period of attendance at the workshop.
b)
For participants only (not UN staff) one day additional subsistence allowance for
regional travel will be paid as a contribution towards the expenses in incidental to
travel abroad, such as expenditure for passport, visa, medical examination,
inoculations and other such miscellaneous items as well as travel to and from the
airports.
c)
For participants from LDC countries (Nepal, Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Myanmar,),
UNIDO will provide round trip (economy) international air transport from home
country to Bangkok (Thailand).
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No additional claims can be considered.
The Host authority National Coordinating Unit will provide:
Conference space, offices for the Secretariat and rapporteur, documentation, reproduction
facilities, hotel reservation and transportation arrangements for the delegates. The host
authority in cooperation with UNDP is requested to assist in issuance of visas for the
delegates in their respective home countries or otherwise as applicable, prior to their
arrival.
Thailand government will cover the expenditure of local transportation and training
expenses during the workshop in Thailand for the participants.
The participant’s Governments will be requested to bear the following costs:
a)
b)
Round trip international air transportation from home country to Bangkok,
Thailand for the expert nominee of the member country (excluding the nominees
of the LDC’s who would receive travel expenses).
All expenses in the home country incidental to travel abroad, including
expenditures for passports, visas, medical examinations, vaccinations and other
such miscellaneous items, as well as internal travel to and from the airport of
departure in the home country.
Neither UNIDO nor the Host authority will assume responsibility for the following
expenditures:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
9.
Cost incurred by the participants with respect to travel insurance, accidental
insurance, medical bills and hospitalisation fees in connection with their
attendance of the Workshop.
Compensation in the event of death, disability or illness of the participants in
connection with their attendance of the Workshop.
Loss or damage of personal property of the participants while attending the
Workshop.
Purchase of personal belongings and compensations in the event of damage
caused by them by climatic or other conditions;
Travel and any other costs incurred by dependents who might accompany the
participants.
Visa / Passport
Before leaving the home country, participants should complete all formalities regarding
entry and transit visas, which they may require for the journey to Bangkok, Thailand.
Before leaving their home countries, they are urged to contact the nearest diplomatic or
consular office of Thailand to obtain visa and information on customs regulations.
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10.
Travel arrangements
Participants are requested to leave their home countries in time to arrive Bangkok,
Thailand not later than Thursday, the 25th of June, 2009 and to depart on Monday, the
29th of June, 2009 or as close to that date as airline schedule permits. UNIDO cannot
assume financial responsibilities for earlier arrivals / later departures for personal reasons.
Transportation from the airport to the accommodation will be provided. Those countries
which are defined as LDC countries under the UN system will be paid both travel and
DSA while other countries will have to bear the cost of travel themselves and their DSA
will be covered by the project.
Flight reservations for the homeward journey should be made before departing from the
home country. UNIDO will not pay additional costs such as daily subsistence, due to
failure to make such reservations.
11.
Hotel accommodation
Hotel reservations for the participants will be arranged by the host country.
12.
Enquiries and correspondence
All enquiries and correspondence on technical, financial and administrative arrangements
prior to the Workshop should be addressed to :
Mr. Zhengyou Peng
PTC/MEA/SCC
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Vienna International Center,
PO Box 300, Vienna, Austria.
Tel. +43-1-26026 3831
E-mail: Z.Peng@unido.org
With a copy to Ms. Prema WERTITSCH, e-mail: P.Wertitsch@unido.org
or
Dr. S P Dhua,
Regional Coordinator, RENPAP
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),
55, Lodi Estate, New Delhi-110003, India.
Tel: +91-11-24629112; 24628877
Fax: +91-11-24620912/2697496
E.Mail: renpap.in@undp.org
Or
Mr. Somchai Channarongkul
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Director General and
National Coordinator RENPAP,
Department of Agriculture,
Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Attention: Dr.(Mrs.) Manthana Milne, Director, Agricultural Production
Science Research and Development Office, Department of Agriculture, Phone:
00662-5793579, e-mail: MANTHANAM@doa.go.th
Enquiries on financial and administrative arrangements should be referred to Mr.
Zhengyou Peng/ Ms. Prema WERTITSCH or Dr. S P Dhua at the addresses shown
above. Participants are requested to e-mail their ETA and flight number to Dr. Manthana
Milne at the above address.