111) IPPC Standards Committee advances key Phytosanitary Standards at November 2024 meeting

Rome, 22 November 2024. The Standards Committee (SC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) concluded its week-long meeting, held …

112) Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science: New course to boost capacity development for phytosanitary excellence

11 February 2025, Rome. Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, the International Plant …

113) IPPC e-learning course: Emergency preparedness for plant pest outbreaks

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of a new certified e-learning course Emergency preparedness for plant pest …

114) Detection of Eutetranychus africanus in New Caledonia

Eutetranychus africanus was first detected in New Caledonia in January 2025 on fig tree (Ficus carica) leaf samples collected showing …

115) The IPPC sends condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Ian Smith

Dr. Ian Smith had a long and stellar career in plant protection, having been the Director-General of the European and …

116) IPPC Secretariat and EFSA Strengthen Collaboration on Global Plant Health

Rome, 16 October 2024 — In a significant step towards bolstering international cooperation in plant health, the International Plant Protection …

117) CPM Focus Group on Sea Containers Meeting Concludes in Rome

Rome, 13 December 2024. The CPM Focus Group on Sea Containers held its first physical meeting from December 9 to …

118) PRESS RELEASE. FAO and IPPC launch second phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme

Africa countries harness technology to combat plant pests and diseases and boost food security

119) New publication: Field survey guidance for Bactrocera spp.

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community of a new publication titled "Field survey guidance for …

120) IPPC Community / Countries / National Reporting Obligations / IPPC monthly pest reporting summary – July 2025

Pest reporting is a key component of the National Reporting Obligations (NROs) under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Prompt …