Areas of work

FAO's Integrated Pest Management approach
Healthy agro-ecosystems form the first line of defense against pests and diseases.

Pesticide Registration Toolkit
A web based decision support system for the evaluation and authorization of pesticides.

Addressing Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs)
HHPs are of particular concern due to the severe adverse effects they can cause to human health and the environment.

Risk Reduction and Mainstreaming Biodiversity
Biodiversity sustains food systems by keeping soils fertile, pollinating plants, purifying water and air, keeping fish and trees healthy, and fighting crop and livestock pests and diseases.