Rethinking Urban Weed Management: From Glyphosate to Sustainable Solutions

Hosted by MEP Jutta Paulus, MEP Christophe Clergeau and Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe)

Where: Zoom

When: 10th April 2024, 10:00 - 12:00 CET

Language: English

Moderator: MEP Jutta Paulus

Programme:

10:00 - 10:05: Welcome and Introduction

10:05 - 10:25: Opening Remarks by Opening Remarks by MEP Jutta Paulus and MEP Christophe Clergeau.

10:25 - 11:30: Panel Discussion

• Potential health risks associated with glyphosate exposure - Norbert Fraeyman, toxicologist, University of Gent
• Representative from a relevant environmental organization, providing data and scientific evidence on the exposure to glyphosate - Alisa Hufsky, Bündnis für eine enkeltaugliche Landwirtschaft e.V.
• How the City of Törökbalint succeeded to eliminate synthetic pesticides from public places - Martón Bruder, Törökbalint
• Cities’s contribution to protection of citizens’ health and the environment - Heinz-Joachim Höfer, Committee of Regions

11:30 - 12:00: Q&A Session

• Questions from the audience to the panelists.

Closing Remarks by MEP Jutta Paulus and Next Steps by Martin Dermine, PAN Europe

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