111) Core Activities / Trade facilitation / Sea Containers / International workshop on reducing the introduction of pests through the sea container pathway

Background National economies depend on the efficient and uninterrupted movement of trade, which is facilitated by the efficient movement of …

112) Seven IPPC regional workshops, one common agenda-strengthening global phytosanitary capacity

Rome, 30 September 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat successfully conducted seven high-level technical workshops in seven regions …

113) 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 …

114) 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 …

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) Research and innovation drive new approaches to address Fusarium TR4 spread

19 March 2025, Rome.Innovation and technology were at the forefront of the knowledge-sharing session on Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical …

118) 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 …

119) 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

120) 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 …