Offered asynchronously via FAO Campus, this self-paced course introduces participants across Latin America and the Caribbean to the link between pollinator protection and responsible pesticide use. Structured in flexible modules, the course allows learners to study at their own rhythm while building practical knowledge on an issue critical to both food security and environmental health.

Participants explore how pollinators contribute to food production and ecosystem balance, and why their populations are in decline—highlighting the role of pesticide misuse. The course provides guidance on sustainable pest management strategies, including Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) and non-chemical alternatives.

With five hours of content available in Spanish, this training is open to farmers, agricultural workers, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. By raising awareness of pollinator-friendly practices, the course supports the goals of FAO’s Better Production (BP3) agenda and the One Health approach.

Launch date: 7 May 2025
Duration: 5 hours
Language: Spanish
Format: Asynchronous (self-paced)
Hosted on: FAO Moodle platform
Course code: PUSP202505
Lead team: Andrés González (Livestock Development Officer), María Paz Oyarzún (Animal Genetic Resources and Knowledge Management Specialist), Alejandro Reyes (Pollinator Management Specialist)