271) IPPC makes steady progress in building the capacity of contracting parties

Rome, 29 March 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat made a significant headway in supporting countries to implement …

272) Now posted: IPPC standards adopted in 2023 reviewed by Language Review Groups in Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish

The IPPC Secretariat has the pleasure to inform you that the following IPPC International standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs, including …

273) SPOTLIGHT: Engagement and partnerships could help reduce pest risk associated with sea containers and their cargoes

Brisbane, 17 July 2023. In a highly globalized world, safe and uninterrupted trade is paramount for food security and economic …

274) Reminder to update IPPC Official Contact Points details

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat reminds contracting parties that have not done so yet, to:

275) Now available: Report of the 2024 face-to-face meeting of the Technical Panel on Phytosanitary Treatments

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant-health community that the report of Technical Panel on Phytosanitary Treatments (TPPT)'s …

276) SPOTLIGHT: Leaving the old, embracing the new: Uganda’s success with ePhyto

Agriculture is the lifeblood of Uganda’s economy. Seven in 10 Ugandans are employed in agriculture. Agriculture is responsible for 24 …

277) Face-to-face meeting of Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) will …

278) SPOTLIGHT: Bridging plant health policy implementation gaps

It all starts with healthy plants. Healthy plants are crucial for life on land, particularly in agriculture and crop production. …

279) EU-funded IPPC project to help strengthen plant health gets underway in 9 African Union countries

The IPPC Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) and the FAO/WHO Food Control System Assessment tools are being used in “Strengthening food …

280) CALL FOR EXPERTS – To develop an IPPC guide on risk-based import inspection

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting: