141) Youth engagement in plant health highlighted during Czech students’ visit to IPPC Secretariat

Rome, 17 September 2024. Technological and trade advancements have simplified the cross-border movement of goods and people but increased plant …

142) Simulation exercises: A crucial tool in combatting emerging pests

In the ongoing battle against agricultural pests, simulation exercises have emerged as a critical component of global plant protection strategies. …

143) CPM-18 builds momentum for robust global plant health systems

Rome, 24 April 2024. The 18th Session of the Commission of Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-18) concluded with applause to the plant …

144) SPOTLIGHT: Q&A with John Hedley

Back in 1989, John Hedley was one of the pioneers who developed the first International Standard for Phytosanitary Measure (ISPM). …

145) The Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrates 125 years of protecting plant health, our health

Wageningen, 28 November 2024. The national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrated its 125th anniversary …

146) Spotlight: Interview with Sarah Brunel on a food safety/plant health project

We had a conversation with Sarah Brunel, Implementation and Facilitation Unit Lead at the IPPC Secretariat, who is working on …

147) 2024-06 - Call for experts for the CPM FOCUS GROUP ON SEA CONTAINERS

The IPPC Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified experts to participate in the CPM Focus Group on Sea Containers …

148) Full implementation of the IPPC ePhyto in Slovenia starting January 1st, 2026

The Slovenian NPPO (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector, and Plant Protection) would like to inform you about the full …

149) Kenya and the Africa Phytosanitary Programme: Advancing plant health and sustaining safe trade

Nairobi, 10 July 2024. As part of its steadfast efforts to foster plant health and sustainable, safe international trade in …

150) SPOTLIGHT: IPPC promotes science and technology to save mango production and trade in Mali

Moustafa Coulibaly and his family have been involved in mango production for about 50 years. Coulibaly and his brothers are …