Vacancy: Regional ePhyto Specialist

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2026, 14:43

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a Regional ePhyto Specialist within the Implementation and Facilitation Unit. The successful candidate will provide specialised technical assistance in implementing ePhyto in Central Africa and European Union countries, driving development …

IPPC and COLEAD renew collaboration on plant health and capacity development

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2026, 07:25

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on behalf of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD), to strengthen collaboration on plant health, enhance …

New project webpage launched: EU Support to the IPPC Strategic Framework and Workplan

Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2026, 09:12

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of a project webpage for EU Support to the IPPC Strategic Framework and Workplan. This project is funded by the European Commission.

The project supports the implementation of the, IPPC …

Now available in Russian: Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM)

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 06:46

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Russian edition of the "Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of the International Plant Protection Convention" — now available as "Руководство по вопросам участия в …

Now available in Spanish: Guide to regulation of wood packaging material

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 06:44

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the Spanish edition of "Guide to regulation of wood packaging material: Understanding the phytosanitary requirements for the movement of wood packaging material in international trade" is now available as "Guía para …

Deadline extended – Call for experts on Rhizoctonia theobromae

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 07:32

The IPPC Secretariat has extended the deadline for submitting nominations to the call for Expert Working Group (EWG) on Rhizoctonia theobromae.

The new deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, 31 January 2026, 23:59 (CET).

This extension aims …

Financial Committee November Report Now Available

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 14:22

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the report from the November 2025 meeting of the Financial Committee has been published.

The Financial Committee provides oversight and guidance on the financial management of IPPC activities, ensuring transparency and accountability. …

Deadline extended: Call for Proposals to host the 2026 International Day of Plant Health

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 11:43

The IPPC Secretariat will continue to receive proposals until 8 January 2026 for interested NPPOs and RPPOs to host the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2026. The Terms of References, process of submission and other details are …

IPPC Pest Alert – Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 08:53

The IPPC Secretariat has issued a new POARS Pest Alert on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4), the causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana. The alert follows official public communications by the NPPO of Ecuador, confirming …

Now available: French edition of the study on phytosanitary systems and agricultural development

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:12

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the French edition of the study “Phytosanitary Systems and Agricultural Development: Modelling the Impact of Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluations in Africa”, produced under the EU-funded project “Strengthening Food Control …

E-learning course on “Conducting a phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE)” now available in Spanish

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:05

The IPPC Secretariat announces the release of the Spanish edition of the e-learning course “Conducting a phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE)”, published as “Realizar una evaluación de la capacidad fitosanitaria”.

The course provides an introduction to phytosanitary …

E-learning course on “Working with a national plant protection organization” now available in Spanish

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:03

The IPPC Secretariat announces the publication of the Spanish edition of the e-learning course “Working with a national plant protection organization”, released as “Trabajar con una organización nacional de protección fitosanitaria”.

This course introduces learners to …

E-learning course on “Emergency preparedness for plant pest outbreaks” now available in French

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:01

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the French edition of the e-learning course “Emergency preparedness for plant pest outbreaks”, published as “Préparation aux situations d’urgence en cas d’apparition de foyers d’organismes nuisibles aux …

Out now: Experimental report on Fusarium TR4 by Comunidad Andina

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2025, 10:32

The Comunidad Andina (CAN) has released an experimental report on the proficiency test for the detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4) using genomic DNA.

In collaboration with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), the Colombian …