Pesticides Control Board holding Strategic Governance Retreat 2022 in Cayo

Photo Credit: MAFSE

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Board of Directors of the Pesticides Control Board (PCB) is holding its Strategic Governance Retreat 2022 at the Dream Valley Resort in the Cayo District on July 7 and 8.

The Pesticides Control Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise (MAFSE).

“The Strategic Governance Retreat commenced with a roundtable discussion between the Board and senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise aimed at enhancing policies pertaining to pesticide regulation and sound pesticide management,” said MAFSE in a press release posted on social media.

“The roundtable discussion highlighted stakeholder efforts and potential pathways for the development of a multi-sectoral approach for addressing issues in pest and disease management, the adverse effects of pesticides on human health and impacts on the environment, and the life-cycle management of pesticides; contributing toward the achievement of a sustainable food system for Belize.”

The keynote address was presented by MAFSE Chief Executive Officer Servulo Baeza.

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