Zamkanda

18/06/2026

What makes a pesticide “highly hazardous"?
- Kills with a single drop (WHO Class Ia)
- Causes cancer or birth defects
- Poisons water for generations
- Banned internationally under the Rotterdam or Stockholm Conventions
- Zambia’s own NBSAP commits to reducing HHPs by 70% by 2035.
Let’s start by making sure we all know what they are.

10/06/2026

No farmer should have to choose between a good harvest and their children's health.

We demand:
- Full ingredient disclosure on all pesticides
- Subsidies for safe biopesticides
- A faster ban on HHPs, not 10 more years

Farmers deserve the truth, not poison in a bottle.

09/06/2026

Safe biopesticides exist in Zambia, but poison is still cheaper.
Time to change that. Demand subsidies for safe alternatives and ask your agro-dealer for biopesticides.
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08/06/2026

Climate doesn't change chemistry. A poison is a poison, whether sprayed in France or Chongwe.

06/06/2026

Food should give life. Not cancer. Not birth defects. Not poisoned water.

But that's exactly what Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) do.

Enough is enough – join us as we demand a ban on HHPs in our food through the campaign over the next two weeks.

05/06/2026

What happens to a farm when pesticides wipe out the insects?

No pollinators → no fruits.
No predators → pest outbreaks get worse.
No soil life → crops starve.

Biodiversity isn't a luxury. It's the engine of farming.

Yet HHPs poison that engine daily.

Agroecology offers a fix with companion planting, biopesticides (neem, Trichoderma) and natural pest enemies

This , let's demand a switch from poison to biodiversity.

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Make a date.

21/05/2026

🌍 Building stronger connections for stronger local climate action.
On 20th May 2026, Zamkanda hosted the Local Climate Actors Networking Event — a dynamic space that brought together passionate changemakers working across different areas of climate and environmental action in Zambia.
Through engaging rapid speed-networking sessions, participants had the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and discover shared interests and opportunities for collaboration. From circular economy initiatives and environmental education, to conservation, gender justice, food systems, agroecology, and sustainable energy, the room was filled with inspiring local solutions and innovative thinking.
The event also introduced crowdsourcing as a powerful tool for collecting information on local climate actors and community-driven climate solutions. Participants were encouraged to help amplify the efforts on the ground and in communities, ensuring that more local voices and initiatives are recognized and connected.
At Zamkanda, we believe that meaningful local climate action begins with collaboration, shared learning, and community-led solutions. This event was a reminder that when local actors come together, we create stronger pathways toward a more sustainable and resilient future. 🌱🤝