1561) Most nations lack ability to deal with invasive species

Most countries in the world have little capacity to deal effectively with invasive species, a study suggests. The spread of …

1562) A successful Australian National Xylella Preparedness Workshop

Plant Health Australia coordinated a National Xylella Preparedness Workshop held in Melbourne on 1 June 2016, funded by the Australian …

1563) A Milestone for Implementation of Enhancement Evaluation: Preparing for Establishment of an Oversight Subsidiary Body on Implementation of the IPPC

The Focus Group on establishment of a new subsidiary body for implementation of the IPPC met from 18-22 July 2016 …

1564) The IPPC Delegate Meeting with the Senior Officials of the China National Agricultural University CAU)

The IPPC delegate had a meeting with the delegate of the China National Agriculture University (CAU) on 21 June 2016, …

1565) Forum raises awareness about the IPPC and other priority work of the FAO

Yukio Yokoi speaking to Forum on Impact Focus AreasOn 1 March 2011, an informal meeting was held at FAO Headquarters …

1566) Argentina will be the host to the 9th Meeting of the Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere

Argentina will be the host to the 9th Meeting of the Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH), to be …

1567) 2016 June call for discussion papers on the International movement of grain

Deadline extended to 26 August 2016 due to low response.

1568) Support from the Norwegian government helps ensure that evening sessions can be held at CPM-6

Evening session during CPM-5. Photo by Stephanie Dubon.During each session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, much of the in-depth …

1569) Call for expression of interests to join Informal Working Group meeting on the IPPC implementation pilot on surveillance on 11- 12 June 2016, Thailand

The call is open to contracting parties, regional plant protection organizations (RPPOs) and other scientific organizations wishing to be involved …

1570) Encouragement for the IPPC Community to participate actively in the STDF Seminar on Electronic SPS Certification

Electronic certification, ePhyto specifically, is increasingly important to the future of phytosanitary certification in the IPPC Community. For this reason …