Coming up: 20th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20)

Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:51

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to invite the plant health community to the 20th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20), which will take place from 9-13 March 2026 at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of …

Out now: November 2025 Standards Committee meeting report

Posted on Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 12:21

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the report of the Standards Committee (SC) meeting held in November 2025. The report highlights key outcomes of the SC's discussion, including the revision of draft standards to be presented …

Report of the 2025 IPPC Strategic Planning Group (SPG) meeting in now posted

Posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 07:37

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce that the report from the 2025 IPPC Strategic Planning Group (SPG) meeting held in Rome from October 27–29, 2025 in now posted here.

The report outlines some critical …

CPM-20: Objections to draft ISPMs received

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 12:15

The IPPC Secretariat informs the plant-health community that by the 16 February 2026 deadline, it had received two objections to the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) that were to be presented to the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20) …

Launch of IPPC Short Survey on Plant Health within the One Health Approach

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 10:08

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of a short survey on Plant Health within the One Health approach.

The survey seeks to explore how plant health is currently understood and integrated within …

International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2026

Posted on Thu, 12 Feb 2026, 12:00

Join us in the global observation of the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2026, with the theme “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security”. This year focuses on biosecurity as the frontline defense for food systems. By protecting …

Now available in Arabic: Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM)

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 15:16

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Arabic edition of the "Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of the International Plant Protection Convention" — now available as "دليل المشاركة في هيئة تدابير الصحة …

Vacancy: Programme Officer

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 15:15

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a Programme Officer (P-2) within the Implementation and Facilitation Unit.

The successful candidate will provide technical and coordination support to advance the harmonization of phytosanitary measures globally, support the governance …

E-learning course on “National reporting obligations” now available in Spanish

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 14:02

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Spanish edition of the e-learning course “National reporting obligations”, now available as “Obligaciones nacionales de presentación de informes”.

This e-learning course introduces key concepts related to …

CPM Bureau December virtual meeting report now available

Posted on Mon, 09 Feb 2026, 16:37

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the posting of the report of the virtual meeting of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) Bureau held on 16 and 18 December 2025. It covers follow-up actions from previous meetings of the …

Vacancy: IPPC Finance Specialist

Posted on Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:31

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a IPPC Finance Specialist within the Integration and Support Team. The successful candidate will provide technical, strategic, and operational financial and budgetary support within the IPPC Secretariat, serving as a …

Deadline extension – Call for Experts (POARS Steering Group)

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 09:37

The IPPC Secretariat informs that the deadline for the Call for Experts for the Steering Group of the Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS) has been extended.

Revised deadline: 15 February 2026

NPPOs and RPPOs are kindly invited to …

Now open: 2026 IPPC Diagnostic Protocols consultation period

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 08:29

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a 90-day consultation period for three draft Diagnostic Protocols (DPs). The following drafts are now available for review:

• Bactrocera zonata and Bactrocera correcta (2021-013) – two highly significant polyphagous fruit flies that feed …

Vacancy: IPPC Report writer

Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2026, 12:04

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a IPPC Report Writer Specialist within the Integration and Support Team. The successful candidate will support copy-editing and proofreading of publications and lead the drafting, editing, and coordination of meeting …