SPOTLIGHT: Public-private partnership saves South Africa’s fruit industry from the Mediterranean fruit fly

Posted on mar, 08 Avr 2025, 11:38

For over a decade, South Africa has used a public-private partnership approach to manage the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann)), or Medfly, which threatens its fruit industry. Considering this an effective pest management approach, the Strategic Planning Group …

Discover the NEW IPPC Plant Health Campus!

Posted on jeu, 03 Avr 2025, 12:36

The IPPC Secretariat is proud to invite all members of the global plant health community to explore the IPPC Plant Health Campus and share it within your networks.

This major step forward in plant health education is now available to …

Strengthening plant health within One Health: Stakeholders call for greater collaboration

Posted on jeu, 27 Mar 2025, 09:16

20 March 2025, Rome. At the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19), scientists, policymakers, researchers, donors and plant health advocates emphasized the need for stronger collaboration to fully integrate plant health into the One Health approach. During …

Is container shipping costing the Earth?

Posted on mar, 25 Mar 2025, 09:24

Widespread devastation caused by the ordinary workings of the container industry is literally costing the Earth in terms of environmental and financial losses of billions of dollars across the globe.

Gregory Wolff the outgoing chair of the Sea Containers Focus …

Spotlight: IPPC phytosanitary capacity development in action

Posted on mar, 25 Mar 2025, 08:13

Rome, 20 March 2025. Delegates at the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19), commended the progress in developing and adopting International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) implementation and capacity development (ICD) resources and called for more funding. From …

IPPC contracting parties pledge USD 1.8 million for plant health as CPM-19 session closes

Posted on ven, 21 Mar 2025, 14:55

Rome, 21 March 2025. The annual gathering of the plant health community closed today on a high note, with pledged contributions of USD 1.8 million to support global efforts to protect plants. Pledges were made by Australia, Canada, New …

Strengthening global phytosanitary measures: CPM-19 side session advances Systems Approaches

Posted on ven, 21 Mar 2025, 13:57

Rome, 21 March 2025. At FAO headquarters, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) Side Session on the Systems Approach took place, bringing together representatives from National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs), policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the principles, practical tools, …

CPM-19 approves the development of International Standard on Phytosanitary Measures for Humanitarian Aid

Posted on jeu, 20 Mar 2025, 15:53

Rome, 20 March 2025 – In a significant move to protect global plant health during humanitarian crises, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) has approved the draft specification for a new International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) titled "Safe Provision …

Research and innovation drive new approaches to address Fusarium TR4 spread

Posted on jeu, 20 Mar 2025, 14:29

19 March 2025, Rome.Innovation and technology were at the forefront of the knowledge-sharing session on Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4) held at the sidelines of the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19).

The …

BREAKING NEWS: Major advancement in Plant Health Education with the launch of the IPPC Plant Health Campus

Posted on mer, 19 Mar 2025, 13:25

Rome, Italy – 19 March 2025 – A significant milestone in global plant health capacity development was achieved with the launch of the IPPC Plant Health Campus, during the 19th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19). Held …

CPM-19 adopts key Phytosanitary Standards to strengthen global plant health and trade

Posted on mer, 19 Mar 2025, 09:06

Rome, 19 March 2025. As one of its core functions, the 19th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) adopted crucial International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) to strengthen global plant health and safe trade. Held …

IPPC highlights progress in key priority areas on plant health

Posted on mer, 19 Mar 2025, 09:05

19 March 2025, Rome. As the Nineteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-19) goes underway, major progress was noted on key work areas of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). The IPPC had set eight development agenda …

Support from the United Kingdom enables FAO to scale up pest monitoring and improve food security in Africa

Posted on mar, 18 Mar 2025, 07:42

Rome, 18 March 2025 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed a contribution of nearly USD 1.2 million (£ 950 000) from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which will support the …

Orientation session for national plant protection organizations sets the stage for CPM-19

Posted on mar, 18 Mar 2025, 07:24

17 March 2025, Rome. To strengthen the implementation of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and foster the adoption of standards to harmonize phytosanitary measures against plant pests, countries must be able to effectively participate in the Commission on …