271) Strengthening global partnerships: IPPC participates in World Customs Organization Round Table

Brussels, 26 April 2024 - The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat participated in the 243rd/244th Permanent Technical Committee (PTC) …

272) SPOTLIGHT: How IPPC-led phytosanitary capacity evaluation strengthens countries’ ability to handle plant pests

For centuries, plant pests have been among the biggest threats to sustainable crop production, agricultural productivity, food security and livelihoods …

273) Anoplophora glabripennis (Asian Longhorned Beetle): APHIS Removes Portions of Tate Township and East Fork State Park, Clermont County, Ohio from the Quarantined Area

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (https://www.pestalerts.org).

274) Report of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) in British Columbia, Canada (2024) / Signalement de l’agrile du frêne (Agrilus planipennis) en Colombie-Britannique, Canada (2024)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) in association …

275) Core Activities / Standard setting / Topics list & Call / Calls / Calls for EWG and TP experts / 2023-08 - Re-Opened IPPC Call for Experts – Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols - Botanist

2023-08- Re-Opened Call for Experts – Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols - Botanist The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat …

276) Coming up: WTO SPS technical assistance activities for 2025

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277) Save the date: 17th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union

The Mediterranean Phytopathological Union invites the plant health community to register for the 17th Congress of the Mediterranean Pathological Union, …

278) Independent evaluation of IPPC ePhyto solution shows successful findings and key recommendations

Rome, 20 December 2023. The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) (STDF) is a global partnership to facilitate safe trade …

279) Call for nominations: Recognizing excellence in plant production and protection

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to invite the plant health community to submit nominations for Best practices and innovative approaches …

280) IPPC Implementation and Capacity Development Committee concludes November 2023 Meeting

Rome, 13 December 2023. The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) met in Rome on 6-10 November to review the …