DDT ban

The DDT ban refers to the global decision to prohibit the use of the pesticide DDT because of its harmful environmental and health effects. DDT was once widely used to control mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, but it was found to persist in the environment, accumulate in animals, and potentially cause health problems in humans. These environmental concerns led to its ban through the Stockholm Convention in 2004, encouraging safer, more sustainable methods of disease control. The ban aims to protect ecosystems and human health while encouraging the development of alternative solutions.