Now available: Proceedings of the FAO Global Symposium on Sustainable Fall Armyworm Management

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the new publication, “FAO Global Symposium on Sustainable Fall Armyworm Management”.

This publication provides summary of proceedings and key insights from the first-ever Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Global Symposium on Sustainable Fall Armyworm (FAW) Management, held in Beijing, China, in 2023.

The symposium brought together experts from around the world to address the threat posed by FAW – a pest responsible for extensive agricultural and economic damage. The publication captures critical discussions, strategies, and innovative solutions aimed at developing a sustainable global response to FAW and other invasive plant pests and diseases in future. During the Symposium, the IPPC Secretariat organized a session on prevention and preparedness, capitalizing on the successes of the FAO/IPPC Technical Working Group.

Download the publication here. Find related information on FAO Global Action for Fall Armyworm (FAW) Control or IPPC news: Fall Armyworm global symposium spotlights strategies in pest prevention and preparedness