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Glyphosate Use in Crop Systems: Risks to Health and Sustainable Alternatives.

Pamela G Aoun¹, Walid Khairallah², Abderahman Rejeb³

¹Doctoral School of Sciences and Technology, Lebanese University, Rafic Hariri Campus, Hadath 1533, Lebanon.

|November 27, 2025

Summary

Glyphosate herbicide poses risks to the environment and human health, impacting crop production and Sustainable Development Goals. Alternatives are needed for sustainable agriculture.

Keywords:

environmental sustainability glyphosate herbicide impacts human health risks sustainable development goals (SDGs)weed management alternatives

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Toxicology
Agricultural Science

Background:

Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide with debated environmental persistence and health risks.
Concerns exist regarding its impact on soil, water, biodiversity, and human health.
Its use may impede progress toward global sustainability objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

To review glyphosate's mechanisms, environmental effects, and human health concerns.
To assess its impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To discuss alternatives for sustainable weed management.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of scientific studies on glyphosate.
Analysis of research on environmental persistence and ecological impacts.
Examination of epidemiological and toxicological data on human health effects.

Main Results:

Glyphosate exhibits environmental persistence, leading to soil degradation and water contamination.
Exposure is linked to metabolic, neurological, reproductive, and oncological health issues.
Glyphosate use hinders SDGs related to food security, health, water, and ecosystems.

Conclusions:

Glyphosate's widespread presence disrupts ecosystems and human health.
Urgent regulation, soil/water protection, and transition to low-toxicity alternatives are necessary.
Sustainable weed management is crucial for ecological and public health.