How the IPPC Implementation and Capacity Development Committee is helping shape the future of plant health innovation

Posted on Sun, 31 May 2026, 08:55

Rome, 28 May 2026. Innovation in plant health is often linked to artificial intelligence, digital certification systems or advanced surveillance technologies. However, discussions at the May 2026 meeting of the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) of the International Plant …

SPOTLIGHT: Safeguarding potato production and global trade in Egypt

Posted on Wed, 20 May 2026, 13:29

On 30 May, International Day of Potato, we celebrate the potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), a vital staple crop globally. Production and trade of this humble tuber support food security, promote sustainable livelihoods and boost national revenue. However, pests …

From crisis to coordination: IPPC Standards Committee advances global plant health standards

Posted on Tue, 19 May 2026, 07:39

Rome, 18 May 2026. “Without order, there is chaos. In a world increasingly shaped by global shifts and crises— from extreme weather events to other major disruptions—maintaining order is essential. I am therefore thankful that the Standards Committee is …

PRESS RELEASE: International Day of Plant Health 2026 spotlights plant biosecurity as a foundation for global food security

Posted on Tue, 12 May 2026, 12:26

Rome, 12 May 2026 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), marks the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) today with a high level event and interactive exhibitions at FAO headquarters in Rome, highlighting …

Diagnostics: A pillar of global plant health action

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 13:39

Vienna, 24 April 2026 — International experts in plant protection and diagnostics have emphasised the importance of rapid and accurate diagnostics in strengthening surveillance systems, enabling early detection, for faster, more effective response measures.

At the high-level European and Mediterranean …

New exhibition on the history and importance of maize opens at the FAO Museum to jumpstart plant health day

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2026, 12:33

Rome, 29 April 2026. Maize, a staple crop to millions, takes center stage in a new exhibition to kick off the observance of the International Day of Plant Health held on the 12th of May every year.

The Food …

Malawi strengthens plant health systems through digital innovation under the Africa Phytosanitary Programme

Posted on Thu, 09 Apr 2026, 07:05

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Plant pests pose a serious threat to food security and agricultural trade in Malawi, undermining the competitiveness of the country’s crops in regional and global markets. Malawi’s pest problem is compounded by the increasing impacts of climate change, including …

Strengthening global plant health capacity- one impactful initiative at a time

Posted on Thu, 02 Apr 2026, 07:28

Rome, 31 March 2026 — Implementation and capacity development were, once again, highlighted as major foundational pillars of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), enabling contracting parties to apply International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) effectively. During the Twentieth Session …

International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2026

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 08:49

Do no harm: Plant health experts and leaders call for the safe provision of food and other humanitarian assistance

Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 07:48

Rome, 25 March 2026 — As natural disasters and emergencies intensify worldwide, experts and delegates at the science session on Fostering plant health for safe provision of food and humanitarian aid, held during the Twentieth Session of the Commission …

Advancing plant health and safe global trade through commodity-specific phytosanitary standards

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2026, 07:11

The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) approved the first-ever annex to a commodity standard, focusing on the “International movement of fresh mango

Rome, 24 March 2026 — The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and its Technical Panel on Commodity …

Are we there yet? Taking stock of progress in minimizing pest risks through the sea-container pathway

Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2026, 07:00

23 March 2026, Rome. To minimize the risk of pest spread associated with the sea-container pathway, delegates at the 20th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20) in Rome reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the CPM Focus Group …

CPM-20 delegates highlight digital surveillance as key for early warning and market access in Africa

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2026, 07:14

Rome, 18 March 2026 — Delegates at the 20th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM20) side session on the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP), underscored the importance of effective pest surveillance for timely, accurate and reliable data for …

Global plant health leaders advance standards, innovation and digital trade at CPM 20

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2026, 08:29

Rome, 17 March 2026 – The Twentieth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM 20) concluded last week on a high, with governments and plant health leaders reaffirming their commitment to protect global plant resources, facilitate safe trade and …