IPPC Recognized as a Biodiversity-Related Convention

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2014, 11:30

The International Plant Protection Convention was recognized as a Biodiversity-related Convention and became the seventh member of the Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions (BLG) on Saturday, 16 August, 2014. The invitation was extended by the BLG following a day-long meeting …

Call for nomination of members and potential alternate of the Capacity Development Committee CDC)

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2014, 10:19

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified candidates to be members of the IPPC Capacity Development Committee (CDC). At its 7th Session (CPM-7, 2012) the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures agreed to create the IPPC …

Implementation discussions started OEWG: 4-7 August Rome)

Posted on Thu, 07 Aug 2014, 10:17

The Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) started to discuss the Implementation of IPPC and ISPMs in Rome. The working group is tasked to provide guidance and advice on IPPC efforts to develop an implementation programme. The outcome of this meeting, …

ePhyto Feasibility Study

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2014, 14:25

The final study is now available (click on File below).

WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation

Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2014, 09:14

The WTO discussion on Trade Facilitation has been evolving. The attached PowerPoint presentation is for information to the IPPC Contracting Parties, which was presented by the IPPC Secretariat In the recent regional workshops. It is recommended that the Contracting Parties …

The notification period is now open for two draft diagnostic protocols

Posted on Tue, 01 Jul 2014, 11:29

Two draft DPs under 45-days Notification period

The Standard Committee (SC) approved, via e-decision, to submit two draft diagnostic protocols (DPs), Phyllosticta citricarpa (McAlpine) Aa on fruit (2004-023) and Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (2004-011) to the 45-days notification period. Contracting …

EWG on Cut Flowers and Branches 2008-005)

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014, 15:31

Last week, the IPPC Secretariat facilitated an Expert Working Group (EWG) meeting for Cut Flowers and Branches (2008-005) which took place in Arusha, Tanzania from 16 to 20 June 2014. These experts met to develop a standard on the international …

CPM Bureau started its June meeting 2014

Posted on Tue, 24 Jun 2014, 14:50

The first day of the 4-day CPM Bureau meeting (24-27 June 2014) started with a discussion of various issues, in particular standard setting. The meeting is being led by the new Chairperson, Ms Kyu-Ock Yim, with the three new members …

IPPC Financial Committee

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014, 17:50

The meeting of the IPPC Financial Committee took place on 23 June 2014 in Rome, which was opened by the new Chairperson, Mr John Greifer, after the recent reshuffling of the members. The Committee discussed various financial issues, including the …

The report from the 4th meeting of the Capacity Development Committee CDC) is now posted!

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014, 14:44

The fourth meeting of the Capacity Development Committee was held in the Hague, the Netherlands between the 2nd -6th of June 2014. The full report is available here.

New Project post vacancies

Posted on Thu, 05 Jun 2014, 13:49

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is announcing two project post vacancies in the area of Implementation, Capacity

development and Implementation Review and Support System (IRSS). The vacancy announcement is posted at:http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/project/en/

IPPC Coverage of Aquatic Plants

Posted on Thu, 29 May 2014, 14:09

At the 9th Session of CPM, the Recommendation CPM-9/2014/1 covering IPPC Coverage of Aquatic Plants was adopted: https://www.ippc.int/core-activities/governance/cpm-recommendations/ippc-aquatic-plants. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), having the purpose of securing common and effective action to prevent the spread and introduction of …

Project post vacancies

Posted on Wed, 28 May 2014, 12:24

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is announcing two project post vacancies in the area of the implementation review and support system, and capacity development. The vacancy announcement is posted at: http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/project/en/

WTO SPS Technical Assistance Activities in 2014: General Information

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014, 11:10

The Secretariat of the WTO is organizing various technical assistance activities on the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) in 2014. The overall objective of the SPS technical assistance activities is to enhance the knowledge …