151) CPM-19 approves the development of International Standard on Phytosanitary Measures for Humanitarian Aid

Rome, 20 March 2025 – In a significant move to protect global plant health during humanitarian crises, the Commission on …

152) 2025 Call for Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) members

Are you ready to make a difference in global plant health implementation? Becoming a member of the Implementation and Capacity …

153) SPOTLIGHT: Artificial Intelligence transforms the fight against Fusarium Tropical Race 4 of banana in Mesoamerica

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming everyday life; from providing virtual customer assistance and helping doctors perform complex surgeries to …

154) Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean Fruit Fly): APHIS Expands Quarantine in California

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

155) Centre of Excellence / Phytosanitary Systems / SYSTEMS APPROACH

In plant health, a Systems Approach plan (as detailed in ISPM 14 ) integrates different measures for pest risk management, …

156) The Standards Committee working group moves forward with two key phytosanitary standards

Rome, 21 May 2025. The Standards Committee working group (SC-7) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) concluded its four-day …

157) The Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols concludes its meeting in Yokohama

Yokohama, Japan 31 October 2024, The Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) met from 21-25 October 2024 in Yokohama, Japan, …

158) 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 …

159) Organogram of Ghanaian NPPO

The Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD)/ MOFA

160) Strengthening Africa’s preparedness to control transboundary pests and diseases

Douala, 20 January 2025. Plant health officers from five French-speaking African countries are undergoing a week-long training in modern science …