Pesticide Action Network UK

Who we are

Agrochemicals are an important driver of biodiversity loss, climate change and chemical pollution. PAN UK is the only charity in Britain dedicated solely to raising awareness of the problems with pesticides and working for better solutions. 

While focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens. We work tirelessly to apply pressure on governments, regulators, policy makers, industry and retailers to reduce the impacts of harmful pesticides to both human health and the environment.

Our work includes campaigning for change in policy and practices at home and overseas, co-ordinating projects which help smallholder farming communities escape ill-health and poverty caused by pesticides, and contributing our wealth of scientific and technical expertise to the work of other organisations that share our aims.

Our culture and values

To eliminate hazardous pesticides

To reduce dependence on pesticides

To promote ecologically sound and socially just alternatives to chemical pest control

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

PAN UK is committed to social justice and doing whatever it can to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and oppose racism and other forms of discrimination. We view diversity in its broadest form, which includes, but is not limited to, the consideration of race, nationality, gender, age, class, disability, sexuality, language and educational background.

Despite this broad focus, our approach is underpinned by evidence which suggests that a lack of diversity cannot be overcome without a specific commitment to engaging with racism. We therefore commit to pay particular focus to increasing the representation of minority ethnic groups on our board of trustees, within our staff body, among partners and individuals we work with, as well as among our supporters and campaigners.