Is container shipping costing the Earth?

Posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 09:24

Widespread devastation caused by the ordinary workings of the container industry is literally costing the Earth in terms of environmental and financial losses of billions of dollars across the globe.

Gregory Wolff the outgoing chair of the Sea Containers Focus …

Spotlight: IPPC phytosanitary capacity development in action

Posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 08:13

Rome, 20 March 2025. Delegates at the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19), commended the progress in developing and adopting International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) implementation and capacity development (ICD) resources and called for more funding. From …

IPPC contracting parties pledge USD 1.8 million for plant health as CPM-19 session closes

Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 14:55

Rome, 21 March 2025. The annual gathering of the plant health community closed today on a high note, with pledged contributions of USD 1.8 million to support global efforts to protect plants. Pledges were made by Australia, Canada, New …

Strengthening global phytosanitary measures: CPM-19 side session advances Systems Approaches

Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 13:57

Rome, 21 March 2025. At FAO headquarters, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) Side Session on the Systems Approach took place, bringing together representatives from National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs), policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the principles, practical tools, …

CPM-19 approves the development of International Standard on Phytosanitary Measures for Humanitarian Aid

Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2025, 15:53

Rome, 20 March 2025 – In a significant move to protect global plant health during humanitarian crises, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) has approved the draft specification for a new International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) titled "Safe Provision …

Research and innovation drive new approaches to address Fusarium TR4 spread

Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2025, 14:29

19 March 2025, Rome.Innovation and technology were at the forefront of the knowledge-sharing session on Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4) held at the sidelines of the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19).

The …

BREAKING NEWS: Major advancement in Plant Health Education with the launch of the IPPC Plant Health Campus

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 13:25

Rome, Italy – 19 March 2025 – A significant milestone in global plant health capacity development was achieved with the launch of the IPPC Plant Health Campus, during the 19th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19). Held …

CPM-19 adopts key Phytosanitary Standards to strengthen global plant health and trade

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 09:06

Rome, 19 March 2025. As one of its core functions, the 19th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) adopted crucial International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) to strengthen global plant health and safe trade. Held …

IPPC highlights progress in key priority areas on plant health

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 09:05

19 March 2025, Rome. As the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) goes underway, major progress was noted on key work areas of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The IPPC had set eight development agenda …

Support from the United Kingdom enables FAO to scale up pest monitoring and improve food security in Africa

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2025, 07:42

Rome, 18 March 2025 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed a contribution of nearly USD 1.2 million (£ 950 000) from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which will support the …

Orientation session for national plant protection organizations sets the stage for CPM-19

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2025, 07:24

17 March 2025, Rome. To strengthen the implementation of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and foster the adoption of standards to harmonize phytosanitary measures against plant pests, countries must be able to effectively participate in the Commission on …

FAO Director-General calls for investments on plant health to ensure global food security

Posted on Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 13:16

PRESS RELEASE. 17 March 2025, Rome. The plant health community gathers this week at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to take stock of the global state of plant health. Healthy plants are …

Download the APP for CPM-19

Posted on Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 11:09

Rome, 17 March 2025 -The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) in collaboration with the IT department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has built a mobile application (app) that will simplify delegates’ experience at the …

Building Phytosanitary Excellence: Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) e-learning course and newly certified PCE facilitators strengthen global plant health

Posted on Sun, 16 Mar 2025, 11:11

Plant health is critical to global food security, enabling safe trade that drives strong economies. Achieving this depends on robust phytosanitary systems that protect crops and meet international plant health standards. This is where Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) plays a …