Call for Expression of Interest: African countries to Join the Third Phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP)

Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2026, 10:29
Deadline on Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 23:59

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat invites African countries to express their interest in participating in the third phase of implementation of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP).

The objective of the APP is to improve early detection of pests …

Call for submissions for the CPM-20 (2026) Poster Exhibition: Stories of successes and challenges in implementing the IPPC, ISPMs and CPM Recommendations

Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2026, 08:56
Deadline on Mon, 02 Feb 2026, 23:59

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat invites you to share your experience at CPM-20 (2026) through a poster exhibition showcasing real-world successes, challenges, and innovations in implementing the IPPC, International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and CPM Recommendations.

Why …

Call for Experts for the Steering Group of the Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS)

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 07:30
Deadline on Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 23:59

Background

The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), at its nineteenth session (CPM-19, 2025), approved the establishment of the Steering Group of the Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS) to provide strategic oversight and guidance for the implementation of POARS. …

Call for Submissions to participate in the Plant Health Innovation Fair at CPM-20

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 11:38
Deadline on Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 23:59

(Follow-up and Extension of the Original Call)

Deadline for Proposal Submission is Friday, 30 Jan 2026

Following the strong interest generated by the initial call and strong interest from the phytosanitary community in Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital solutions and smart …

Call for experts for the Expert Working Group on Rhizoctonia theobromae

Posted on Fri, 05 Dec 2025, 13:22
Deadline on Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 23:59

Rhizoctonia theobromae (Cantharellales: Ceratobasidiaceae) has been identified by the Pest Outbreak and Alert Response Systems (POARS) as an emerging pest of global concern. See IPPC Pest Alert here.

The IPPC Secretariat invites nominations of qualified experts to participate in …

Call for Submissions to participate in the Plant Health Innovation Fair at the margins of CPM-20

Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2025, 12:35
Deadline on Thu, 15 Jan 2026, 23:59

The IPPC Secretariat invites NPPOs, RPPOs, international institutions, research organizations, and private-sector partners attending CPM-20 to submit proposals for booths, demonstrations or posters for the Plant Health Innovation Fair to be held Friday 13 March 2026 from 10 to 13. …

CALL FOR EXPERTS AND CONTRIBUTED RESOURCES: To develop IPPC guide on Audit in the phytosanitary context (2021-009)

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2025, 14:04
Deadline on Fri, 16 Jan 2026, 23:59

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting:

• Nominations for qualified experts to participate in a Working Group (WG) to develop the IPPC guide: Audit in the phytosanitary context (2021-009); and
• Submissions of existing technical material such as policy …

Call for Proposals: From Local to Global: Be the Host of the International Day of Plant Health 2026

Posted on Wed, 12 Nov 2025, 10:21
Deadline on Thu, 08 Jan 2026, 23:59

Be the next host of the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) on 12 May 2026 and help advocate for plant health to decision-makers and the public, while showcasing to the world your unique efforts to protect plants.

The International …

2025-10 IPPC Call for Experts – Expert Working Group - Safe provision of humanitarian aid in the phytosanitary context

Posted on Fri, 03 Oct 2025, 15:26
Deadline on Mon, 10 Nov 2025, 23:59

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified experts to establish an Expert Working Group to develop an International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) on the Safe provision of humanitarian aid in the phytosanitary context …

IPPC Call for experiences and case studies: Implementing Systems Approaches for pest risk management

Posted on Wed, 24 Sep 2025, 15:39
Deadline on Fri, 10 Oct 2025, 23:59

The IPPC Secretariat is calling for experiences and case studies on the implementation of systems approaches for pest risk management.

As outlined in ISPM 14 (The use of integrated measures in a systems approach for pest risk management), …

2025-05 IPPC Call for Experts – Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols - Virologist

Posted on Tue, 03 Jun 2025, 14:40
Deadline on Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 23:59

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for an appropriately qualified expert in Virology for the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP).

Nominations are due on 15 July 2025.

Experts will be appointed for five-year term beginning …

2025-05 – IPPC Call for experts – Technical Panel for the Glossary – Experts for the English and Arabic language

Posted on Tue, 03 Jun 2025, 14:39
Deadline on Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 23:59

The IPPC Secretariat is soliciting nominations for experts for:

• Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG)

as experts for the:

• English language; and
• Arabic language.

1. Scope, purpose and tasks of the Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG)

For details regarding …

2025 Call for Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) members

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2025, 09:38
Deadline on Mon, 18 Aug 2025, 23:59

Are you ready to make a difference in global plant health implementation? Becoming a member of the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) is a unique opportunity to collaborate with international experts, shape practical tools and projects, and represent your …

Call for Resources: Strengthening the Evidence Base on the Impact and Management of Clavibacter nebraskensis

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2025, 08:08
Deadline on Thu, 15 May 2025, 23:59

Issued by the IPPC Secretariat under the Pest Outbreak and Alert Response Systems (POARS)

Background and purpose

Clavibacter nebraskensis, the causal agent of Goss’s bacterial wilt and blight of maize, has recently been reported for the first time outside …