List of Implementation and Capacity Development Topics
The ICD List of Topics (LOT) is a dynamic registry that captures all current and proposed topics for the development of IPPC guides, training materials, e-learning courses, and other capacity development resources.
Topic proposals may be submitted by National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) and Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs) during the Call for Topics: Standards and Implementation. . Additional proposals may also originate from IPPC Secretariat projects, the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC), the Standards Committee (SC), or other IPPC governance bodies.
The IC reviews and updates the LOT at least once a year. This includes adding, removing, merging, or splitting topics; revising priority levels; and assigning IC leads to oversee their development.
For a detailed overview of the process for developing these materials, including stages from topic selection to publication and implementation, click here.
Explanation of column headings 
| Topic No. | Current title | Deliverable type | Priority | Strategic objective | Drafting body | Added to list of topics | Leads (Country, Date assigned) | IFU Lead | Stages | Funding Source | Expected publication date | Notes | |
| 2018-008 | Development and implementation of regulations and legislation to manage phytosanitary risks on regulated articles for NPPOs | Guide | 3 |
A B |
Working Group
|
CPM-14 (2019) |
Mr. Ngatoko NGATOKO (CK, 2023-11) |
(, 2024-02) () |
03. Specification approved by IC | Unfunded | Approved specification Nov 2021 (IC-VM17) | ||
| 2018-028 | Procedures to maintain the phytosanitary security of consignments for export | Guide | 2 |
A |
FAO-IPPC FAW
|
CPM-14 (2019) |
Ms. Kyu-Ock YIM (KR) |
Descartes KOUMBA () |
03. Specification approved by IC | Unfunded |
Specification approved in November 2021 (IC-VM17) Procedures to maintain the phytosanitary security of consignments for export |
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| 2018-036 | Assessing the risk of introduction of pests with seeds | Guide | 4 |
A |
Working Group
|
CPM-14 (2019) |
Mr. Thorwald GEUZE (NL) |
() |
01. Topic added to the List of topics | Unfunded | Pending reorganization of PRA standards (2020-001) (IC_VM15) | ||
| 2017-044 | Pest Free Areas (PFA) | E-learning course | 3 |
A |
Working Group
|
IC 2018-05 |
Mr. Dominique PELLETIER (CA, 2018-05) |
Camilo BELTRAN MONTOYA (, 2024-01) |
01. Topic added to the List of topics | Unfunded |
Revise PFA Guide and develop e-learning course (IC_2022_Nov) |
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| 2018-022 | Risk-based inspection of imported consignments | Guide | 1 |
A |
Working Group
|
CPM-15 (2021) |
Ms. Kyu-Ock YIM (KR, 2021-11) () |
Preet PARMAR (, 2024-11) |
05. Product under development | GCP/GLO/949/EC | 2025 |
Approved Specification (2022_eIC_11) WG meeting in Rome (May 2023) |
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| 2018-040 | Authorization of entities to perform phytosanitary actions | Guide | 2 |
C |
Working Group
|
CPM-14 (2019) |
Mr. Dominique PELLETIER (CA, 2019-05) Lalith BANDULA KUMARASINGHE (NZ, 2023-05) |
Preet PARMAR (, 2025-04) |
03. Specification approved by IC | Multi Donor Trust Fund (Canada and Australia) | 2026 |
Approved Specification (2022_eIC_12). Coordinate development with Guide on Audits (2021-009)(IC_2022_Nov) |
|
| 2014-008 | PCE facilitators training | Training kit | 2 |
C |
TBD
|
IC 2018-05 |
Mr. Ringolds ARNITIS (LV, 2021-11) |
Camilo BELTRAN MONTOYA () |
03. Specification approved by IC | Unfunded |
Approved Specification (2022_eIC_13).
PCE Desk study completed (2023) |
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| 2017-047 | Pest Risk Management | Guide | 4 |
A |
Working Group
|
IC 2018-05 |
() |
TBD | 01. Topic added to the List of topics | Unfunded | Pending revision of PRA standards (IC_VM15). | ||
| 2021-009 | Audits in the phytosanitary context | Guide | 1 |
C |
Working Group
|
CPM-16 (2022) |
Mr. Dominique PELLETIER (CA, 2021-11) (-) |
Preet PARMAR (, 2025-04) |
03. Specification approved by IC | Multi Donor Trust Fund (Canada & Australia) | 2026 |
Approved Specification (2024_eIC_May_04)
File |
|
| 2021-026 | National reporting obligations (NRO) | Guide, revision | 2 |
A |
IC team
|
CPM-16 (2022) |
Ahmed ABDELLAH (EG, 2023-05) Mr. Xiaoliang WANG (CN, 2023-05) Mr. Ezequiel FERRO (AR, 2023-05) Dr. Lucien Konan KOUAME (CI, 2023-05) Ms. Magda GONZALEZ ARROYO (CR, 2022-05) |
Camilo BELTRAN MONTOYA (, 2024-03) () |
04. WG established | Unfunded | Approved Specification (2022_eIC_10) | ||
| 2017-043 (a) | Wood Packaging Material Heat Treatment Manual | Other | 1 |
B |
Working Group
|
Ms. Faith NDUNGE (KE) Ahmed ABDELLAH (QA, 2023-05) |
Preet PARMAR (, 2025-04) |
05. Product under development | Unfunded | 2025 |
Added to TPPT workplan (2024_SC_Nov). Manual will supplement IPPC Guide to regulation of wood packaging material.
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| 2017-043 (b) | Wood Packaging Material Fumigation Treatment Manual | Other | 1 |
B |
Working Group
|
Ms. Faith NDUNGE (KE) Ahmed ABDELLAH (QA, 2023-05) |
Preet PARMAR (, 2025-04) |
05. Product under development | Unfunded | 2025 |
This manual is designed to be used in combination with the 2023 IPPC Guide on WPM.
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| 2026-003 | Sea Containers Visual Inspection | E-learning course | 1 |
B C |
Working Group
|
CPM-20 (2026/08) |
Mr. Thorwald GEUZE () |
TBD | 05. Product under development | 2026 |
Approved Specifications (). Developed in collaboration with Focus Group on sea containers |
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| 2026-004 | Risk-based inspection | E-learning course | 1 |
B C |
EWG
|
CPM-20 (2026/08) |
Ms. Kyu-Ock YIM () |
TBD | 01. Topic added to the List of topics | 2026 |
To be based on new IPPC guide Implementation of risk-based inspection for imported consignments |
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| 2026-005 | ePhyto Solution | E-learning course | 2 |
A C |
Other
|
CPM-20 (2026/08) | TBD |
Gianluca NUZZO () |
03. Specification approved by IC |
Specifications Approved by IC. Review and update on existing e-learning course on FAO-IPPC platform. |
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