111) Changes in the validity of import permits and obligation to place the import permit number on the phytosanitary certificate

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

Rome, 18 March 2025 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed a contribution of nearly …

113) Building Phytosanitary Excellence: Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) e-learning course and newly certified PCE facilitators strengthen global plant health

Plant health is critical to global food security, enabling safe trade that drives strong economies. Achieving this depends on robust …

114) News & Calls / Calls & Deadlines / Calls on Implementation and Capacity Development Activities

Call for experts to support the development of IPPC plant health officer training curricula and a learning platform The International …

115) Commission / CPM Focus Group and Working Group Reports / CPM Focus Group on Global Phytosanitary Research Coordination

Global Phytosanitary Research Coordination is one of the development items in the 2020-2030 IPPC Strategic Framework.

116) Now available: Updated and redesigned e-learning courses: Surveillance and Pest Status Determination and National Reporting Obligations

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of two updated and redesigned e-learning courses.

117) CALL FOR EXPERTS – CPM Focus Group on Climate Change and Phytosanitary Issues

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for a qualified expert on climate change and phytosanitary issues …

118) SPOTLIGHT: Adopting and promoting global paperless trade using ePhytos: the experience of the Republic of Korea

Article IV of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) mandates national plant protection organizations (NPPOs), guardians of plant health within …

119) The Standards Committee Working Group to hold annual meeting in May

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the Standards Committee Working …

120) APHIS Supports Florida’s Request to Terminate APHIS’ Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary (FRSMP) Program for Bagrada hilaris (bagrada bug) and Bactericera cockerelli (potato/tomato psyllid)

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