PAN Europe's Vision
PAN Europe's vision is of a world in which agricultural productivity is achieved by truly sustainable agricultural production systems in which agrochemical inputs and environmental damage are minimised, and where local people control local production using local varieties. PAN Europe strives to eliminate hazardous pesticides in Europe, reduce dependency on pesticides, and promote ecologically sound alternatives to chemical pest control.
In order to achieve this vision, PAN Europe carries out advocacy, policy analysis, networking and campaigning activities on pesticides. It serves as the focal point for NGO advocacy and public participation in EU pesticide policy and work closely with representatives of the European Parliament, the Commission, and the Council to engage key decision-makers in reducing the use of hazardous pesticides. Our initiatives also include working with farmers, scientists, academics, retailers and trade unions.
Because developments in agriculture, human health and the environment are often complex, the availability of up-to-date scientific information is paramount. To meet this demand PAN Europe Commission's regular reports focus on key aspects of the debate. These are essential in informing a diversity of external stakeholders on for a change.
The more people know about hazardous pesticides, the more people understand the need for action. That's why PAN Europe works to engage a wider audience on the presence of hazardous pesticides in our food, water systems, soil and air. PAN Europe prepares and disseminates regular information briefings on specific policy topics and issues press releases on a wide range of pesticide related issues. PAN Europe regularly provides informed comments to journalists writing on pesticide issues.
Furthermore, since the democratically established legislation on pesticides is not respected, PAN Europe goes to court at national- and EU level.
We also participate in public seminars - ranging from workshops organised by green campaigners to debates hosted by the pesticide industry.
PAN Europe's Values
Delivering impact: At the heart of everything we do, is an overriding desire to protect others and the environment. We are totally motivated and driven by our mission and constantly seek the most impactful ways to achieve this. We focus our actions on leading and delivering change which will have the biggest impact.
Expert organisation: We are an expertise-based organisation, respected for our reliance on science and our facts-based approach. We work in a multidisciplinary way to ensure we embrace the widest and most up to date base of knowledge in our decisions and outputs.
Working with others: We recognise the value and benefits of working with and collaborating with others. We look for opportunities to engage with citizens, scientists, policymakers and other EU and national organisations to maximise the impact of our joint aims.
Trust and honesty: We trust each other and seek to be trusted and relied upon by those outside our organisation for our integrity, openness and intellectual honesty. We respect the integrity of others and recognise that, to earn trust and respect, we will each work with a positive spirit and take personal responsibility for our actions and outputs.
Valuing diversity: We respect and welcome others for their diversity of backgrounds, expertise, perspectives and preferences. We will always be sensitive to others’ differences and be mindful and respectful of these differences. We are empathetic of others’ situations and will always strive to check in on others’ well-being.
Empowering: We are encouraged and enabled to take responsibility and voice our ideas. We embrace this responsibility by delivering creatively and in ways which will deliver the most effective and dynamic solutions. We are encouraged to take responsibility for our personal growth and seek ways to further ourselves in our work and our roles.
