The 31st meeting of the IPPC Technical Consultation among the Regional Plant Protection Organizations Held in Nigeria

Posted on Thu, 31 Oct 2019, 13:22

21 October 2019, Abuja ─ The 31st meeting of the IPPC Technical Consultation (TC) among the Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs) was held from 21st to 25th October, 2019 in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting was organized by the Inter-African Phytosanitary …

The Report of the Working Group meeting on Pest Status Guide is now posted!

Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2019, 15:45

The 2019 meeting report of the Working Group on the Pest Status Guide is now available at the following link: https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/87779/

For further information about the 2019 meeting of the Working Group on the Pest Status Guide, please read the …

Investing in Safe Trade – a new video launched at the STDF expert working group meeting

Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2019, 11:31

17 October 2019, Geneva - The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF)’s working group of global experts met at the World Trade Organization’s headquarters from 15 to 17 October 2019 to continue revising the STDF Strategy (2020-2024). They also reviewed …

IPPC International symposium on limiting the spread of contaminant pests

Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2019, 10:26

The Australian Department of Agriculture is calling for NPPOs to nominate representatives to attend an International symposium on limiting the spread of contaminant pests to be held at the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park in Sydney, Australia from 3-4 March 2020. …

The IPPC International Symposium for Pest Free Areas PFAs) and Surveillance

Posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2019, 09:10

28 October 2019, Shizuoka, Japan - The IPPC International Symposium for Pest Free Areas (PFAs) and Surveillance is taking place from 28 October to 1 November 2019 in Shizuoka, Japan. The symposium brings together the world's phytosanitary community to discuss …

Sri Lanka reviews its phytosanitary system to make it shine

Posted on Thu, 24 Oct 2019, 13:15

4 October 2019, Colombo - The name Lanka is derived from the Tamil word "ilanku" (இலங்கு), which means "to shine", thus making Lanka a name that means "that which shines". Indeed, the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of Sri Lanka …

The IPPC community mourns the passing of Richard James Ivess

Posted on Mon, 21 Oct 2019, 16:01

Richard James Ivess, former Coordinator of the IPPC Secretariat, passed away after a long period of illness on Wednesday, 16 October 2019. Richard was a well-known and respected expert and negotiator working on international plant biosecurity. During his many …

Making e-commerce safer: the IPPC and the World Customs Organization join forces

Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2019, 14:22

27 September 2019, Brussels - The pace of digital transformation of economies and businesses has accelerated and become a key driver of global trade. Furthermore, mobile technology, the internet and electronic payment systems have revolutionized the way businesses and consumers …

Application of the IPPC Generic ePhyto National System GeNS): Sri Lanka is one step closer to being the first country in Asia to go live

Posted on Wed, 16 Oct 2019, 14:30

24 September 2019, Colombo – The first of four practical awareness sessions on implementing the Generic ePhyto National System (GeNS) took place from 24 to 25 September 2019 at the National Plant Quarantine Services (NPQS) in Sri Lanka. Approximately 80 …

The IPPC Seminar on Plant Health and Capacity Development: an excellent opportunity to strengthen collaboration with the STDF

Posted on Wed, 16 Oct 2019, 12:47

8 October 2019, Rome – The IPPC Secretariat’s tenth seminar, focusing on the 2019 annual theme of “Plant Health and Capacity Development”, took place at FAO headquarters on 8 October 2019. The Seminar was chaired by Mr Jingyuan Xia, IPPC …

A brand new IPPC guide on Pest Free Areas is now online!

Posted on Wed, 16 Oct 2019, 12:40

The IPPC Guide for Establishing and Maintaining Pest Free Areas has just been released! The technical guidebook aims at facilitate an understanding of the principal requirements and procedures for Pest Free Areas (PFA), Pest Free Places of Production (PFPP), Pest …

IYPH International Steering Committee approves its action plan at its third meeting

Posted on Tue, 15 Oct 2019, 14:38

Rome, 11 October 2019. The International Steering Committee of the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH ISC) met at FAO headquarters in Rome to move decisively towards the start of 2020.

The Chairperson Mr Ralf LOPIAN opened the meeting and …

CPM Bureau provides strategic direction to the IPPC community towards 2020

Posted on Tue, 15 Oct 2019, 14:13

Rome, 7 and 11 October 2019. The Bureau of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM Bureau) met at FAO headquarters in Rome back-to-back with the meeting of the IPPC Strategic Planning Group (SPG). The meeting served as a preparation and …

Strategic Planning Group endorses IPPC Strategic Framework for 2020-2030

Posted on Tue, 15 Oct 2019, 10:55

Rome, 8-10 October 2019. The eighth session of the IPPC Strategic Planning Group (SPG) took place at FAO headquarters in Rome. The meeting was attended by 36 participants from 27 countries, including CPM Bureau members, chairpersons of the IC, SC …