 Over the last century, an increasing global demand for food has led to intensified agricultural production and industrialization of agricultural land. This has brought many benefits, such as higher crop yields, poverty alleviation and improved food security and nutrition. However, these benefits have not come without costs. The inappropriate use of pesticides is linked to higher pollution levels on agricultural land, resulting in environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and damaging impacts on food safety and human health. A relatively small share of all pesticides on the market, referred to as highly hazardous pesticides, are of particular concern. Millions of serious, unintentional pesticide poisoning cases take place per year, often in developing countries. Women and children working in high-risk agricultural environments are worst affected. To address these challenges, FAO provides tools and technical assistance to its members to help minimize the risks associated with highly hazardous pesticides. FAO also works with other international organizations, including WHO and UNEP, on mechanisms for addressing highly hazardous pesticides. As such, FAO advocates high-level commitment to reduce highly hazardous pesticides risks to international chemicals management. Leads the international technical guidance to tackle highly hazardous pesticides risks under the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management. It's technical support to help regulators reduce risks of highly hazardous pesticides around the world and promote sustainable crop production and protection, making crops more resilient to threats and decreasing pesticide risks and cost to farmers. Now, a more ambitious approach is required to drive global action and facilitate the uptake of safer alternatives to highly hazardous pesticides. FAO is working with the WHO, UNEP and other partners to establish a multi-sector platform for engagement and coordinated actions in power national and regional pesticide regulators, scale up best practices and support farmers to access information so that they can make evidence-based decisions. By addressing together the risks of highly hazardous pesticides, we can build a healthier and more sustainable world for all.