2011 Member Comments Posted on the IPP

Posted on lun, 10 Oct 2011, 08:10

The IPPC Secretariat has posted the compiled comments on draft ISPMs from the 2011 Member Consultation period on the IPP. All comments were submitted through the IPPC Official Contact Point between 20 June and 30 September 2011. The IPPC Secretariat …

Regional training program in pest risk analysis - 3 October 2011 to 15 May 2012

Posted on ven, 26 Aoû 2011, 08:10

This Training Program is the result of a joint effort that has been first among several institutions to meet the growing demand from developing countries to strengthen their capacities to develop pest risk analysis (PRA).

Objective: The objective is to …

Draft ISPMs available for NPPO and RPPO review for the 2011 November Standards Committee Meeting

Posted on mar, 02 Aoû 2011, 08:10

The IPPC Secretariat has posted two draft ISPMs for review at the 2011 November Standards Committee (SC) meeting: 2004-022 Draft ISPM Systems approach for pest risk management of fruit flies (Tephritidae) and 2005-002 Draft ISPM Integrated measures for plants for …

Save and grow: a policymaker's guide to the sustainable intensification of smallholder crop production

Posted on lun, 27 Jui 2011, 08:10

Save and Grow

In order to meet food production demand over the next 40 years, farmers in the developing world must double food production, a challenge made even more daunting by the combined effects of climate change and growing competition …

IPPC Secretariat launches new Online Comment System for 2011 member consultation for draft ISPMs

Posted on lun, 20 Jui 2011, 08:10

The IPPC Secretariat launched the new Online Comment System (OCS) on 20 June 2011, which also marked the opening of the 2011 member consultation period on draft ISPMs. All seven draft ISPMs have been uploaded into the system in English, …

Important milestone for electronic certification in the IPPC ePhyto)

Posted on mer, 15 Jui 2011, 08:10

An Open-Ended Working Group on IPPC OEWG on Electronic Certification was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from Tuesday 07 June to Friday 10 June, 2011. The meeting was attended by participants from 27 countries and 2 regional plant protection …

Official Opening of the Ambient and Cold Storage Facilities at the Agricultural Complex in Montego Bay Jamaica 26th of May

Posted on lun, 13 Jui 2011, 08:10

The Expert Working Group(EWG) in Phytosanitary Capacity Development was kindly invited to the Offical opening of the Ambient and Cold Storage Facilities at the Agricultural Complex in Montego Bay, Jamaica. established in Sangster International Airport. The complex functions as a …

2nd Meeting of Expert Working Group on Phytosanitary Capacity Development, 23 - 27 May 2011, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Posted on dim, 12 Jui 2011, 08:10

The second Meeting of the Expert Working Group (EWG) on Phytosanitary Capacity Development took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, 23-27th of May 2011. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) had together with each FAO region delegates participating (unfortunately except Africa). …

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 mar, 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 …

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

Posted on lun, 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, …

Forum raises awareness about the IPPC and other priority work of the FAO

Posted on jeu, 03 Mar 2011, 08:10

Yukio Yokoi speaking to Forum on Impact Focus AreasOn 1 March 2011, an informal meeting was held at FAO Headquarters in Rome to raise awareness of the FAO s Impact Focus Areas (IFAs). FAO members have recognized the IFAs - …

EU continues to provide support to developing country participation

Posted on ven, 04 Fév 2011, 08:10

CPM participantsThe International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), hosted by FAO, aims to facilitate trade in agricultural products while preventing the spread of pests. Exporters, such as those of vegetables and fruits in developing countries, depend on international rules such as …

EU increases funding to support the implementation of the IPPC

Posted on mer, 02 Fév 2011, 08:10

The European Union (EU) has contributed Euro 400,000 to the IPPC Secretariat to support the development of the Implementation Review and Support System of the IPPC. The donation, from the EU Directorate General for Trade, will finance the Implementation Review …

Support from the Norwegian government helps ensure that evening sessions can be held at CPM-6

Posted on mar, 01 Fév 2011, 08:10

Evening session during CPM-5. Photo by Stephanie Dubon.During each session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, much of the in-depth discussions necessary to carry out the mission of the IPPC and move the CPM work programme forward take place outside …