SPOTLIGHT: How IPPC-led phytosanitary capacity evaluation strengthens countries’ ability to handle plant pests

Posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 12:50

For centuries, plant pests have been among the biggest threats to sustainable crop production, agricultural productivity, food security and livelihoods of millions of people. Today, the pest problem is just as devastating, or even worse, thanks in part to global …

Technical panel reviewed diagnostic protocols and additions to work programme

Posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 12:14

Paris, 21 December 2023. The Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) met at the headquarters of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) from 30 October to 3 November 2023 to revise two diagnostic protocols (DPs) to be approved …

SPOTLIGHT: Q&A with John Hedley

Posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 12:00

Back in 1989, John Hedley was one of the pioneers who developed the first International Standard for Phytosanitary Measure (ISPM). A former Chair of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), John’s contribution to the IPPC spans decades. His dedication since …

IPPC Standards Committee worked on draft ISPMs to advance plant health protection

Posted on Mon, 18 Dec 2023, 14:32

Rome, 13 December 2023. The Standards Committee (SC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) met at the FAO headquarters from 13 to 17 November to revise draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) to be adopted at the …

IPPC Implementation and Capacity Development Committee concludes November 2023 Meeting

Posted on Wed, 13 Dec 2023, 11:45

Rome, 13 December 2023. The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) met in Rome on 6-10 November to review the progress of 2023 activities including relevant outcomes from the Seventeenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-17) in …

Mauritius concludes evaluation of national phytosanitary system

Posted on Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 12:18

Rome, 24 November 2023. Mauritius is an island whose agricultural production has traditionally relied on sugar cane. In recent years, Mauritius started diversifying into production and export of other products such as litchi, pineapple, and anthurium. However, given its …

New IPPC guide to protect plant health and reduce pest risk associated with e-commerce

Posted on Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 12:10

Rome, 23 November 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat has published a new IPPC guide to help contracting parties predict and manage the threats and challenges posed by online trading of plants and plant products.

The publication, …

Sri Lanka and Cambodia make progress in strengthening phytosanitary capacities, thanks to South- South Cooperation.

Posted on Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 12:00

Rome, 21 November 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat recently commemorated the successful conclusion of project activities under the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme with a focus on Sri Lanka and Cambodia in October 2023. The IPPC-led …

Two new diagnostic protocols adopted to prevent harmful pests to crops

Posted on Thu, 30 Nov 2023, 11:18

Rome, 21 November 2023. The Standards Committee, on behalf of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), has adopted two diagnostic protocols that would help protect important crops from two particular plant pests, namely the fruit fly genus Ceratitis and …

Fall Armyworm global symposium spotlights strategies in pest prevention and preparedness

Posted on Wed, 22 Nov 2023, 08:42

Rome, 20 November 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat participated in the Global Symposium on Sustainable Fall Armyworm (FAW) Management from 31 October to 2 November 2023 in Beijing, China. Organized as part of the FAO-China South-South …

Webinar highlights role of new IPPC guides and e-learning courses in strengthening phytosanitary capacity

Posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2023, 07:36

Rome, 9 November 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat successfully held a webinar to introduce a range of new IPPC guides and e-learning courses to strengthen the knowledge and technical capacity of members of the global plant …

Regional plant protection organizations strategize to improve plant health and collaboration

Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 16:37

Rome, 31 October 2023: Regional plant protection organizations (RPPOs) successfully held the 35th annual Technical Consultation among RPPOs (TC-RPPO) from 24-27 October 2023 in Bogota, Colombia. Annually, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretary convenes TC-RPPOs to promote the …

Taking stock and planning for a responsive IPPC: Update from the CPM Bureau and Strategic Planning Group meetings

Posted on Mon, 23 Oct 2023, 07:47

Rome, 22 October 2023. The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) Bureau and the Strategic Planning Group of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) met in Rome, Italy from 9-13 October 2023 to review progress of ongoing work and planned …

Spotlight: Francisco Gutierrez from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority speaks about the importance of IPPC’s guides and training materials

Posted on Thu, 19 Oct 2023, 11:22

As a spotlight feature for this month, we speak to Francisco Gutierrez, Technical Director of the Plant Health Department of the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation facilitator and Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) lead for the IC …