Guide to implementation of phytosanitary standards in forestry debuts at the sixth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

Posted on Fri, 08 Apr 2011, 08:10

Cover of Forest GuideThe International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) provide guidance that is broadly applicable for forest health, monitoring, the safe transfer of germplasm and trade in trees and forest products. In order to clarify how the ISPMs apply …

New standards adopted and key standards revised during the sixth session of the CPM; focus group to work on improving the standards setting process

Posted on Tue, 29 Mar 2011, 08:10

Opening speeches at CPM-6

In addition to adopting four strategic objectives for 2012-2019, the Commission also adopted new International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and identified the need to improve the standards setting process.

Early in the meeting, the CPM …

Commission observes a moment of silence for disaster victims

Posted on Thu, 17 Mar 2011, 08:10

On 14 March 2011, the sixth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures commenced at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Mr. Mohammad Katbeh Bader, the Chair of the CPM, began the meeting by asking the CPM to observe a minute of …

Scientific session at CPM-6 to examine approaches for addressing pest risks associated with grains and wood

Posted on Mon, 07 Mar 2011, 08:10

GrainsEach year, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures holds a scientific session to consider emerging issues, such as new technologies or new pest threats. Past scientific sessions have addressed issues such as the potential impact of climate change on pest spread, …

Poster session to be held during CPM-6 will highlight tools for plant protection

Posted on Fri, 25 Feb 2011, 08:10

Poster sessionThe list of posters that will be presented in the atrium during the sixth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures has been finalized and is now available on the IPP.

Click here to view the list.

Seven NPPOs …

Side events during CPM-6 to feature capacity building and other activities

Posted on Fri, 25 Feb 2011, 08:10

Side event discussionsDuring CPM-6, sixteen side events are scheduled to take place in the Mexico and Lebanon rooms.

Click here to open the schedule of side events.

Several of the side events will focus on capacity building activities in the …