Independent public-interest work
UnPoison combines research, legal work and community experience to change how pesticides are regulated and used in South Africa.
Our vision
We want farming that produces nutritious food, protects workers and neighbouring communities, restores soil and biodiversity, and gives farmers viable alternatives to harmful chemicals.
To get there, South Africa needs stronger safeguards, transparent pesticide registration and accessible information about safer alternatives. Read why reform is needed.
Our method
We investigate pesticide use and impacts, maintain public resources and make complex regulatory information more accessible.
We submit evidence, engage decision-makers and challenge rules and practices that fail to protect people and ecosystems.
We share tools, connect expertise and support communities, farmers and institutions working toward non-chemical and lower-risk approaches.
Our organisation
We bring scientific evidence, lived experience and practical proposals into public decisions about pesticide use and regulation.
Our public submissions, research and campaign tools are available through the evidence and resources library. If you would like to collaborate, ask about our work or request organisational documents, contact the team.
Working in public
Read reporting and commentary that features UnPoison, or see the organisations listed as members and supporters on our previous website.