1641) Passing of Dr Kim Ritman, IPPC contact point for Australia

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Kim Ritman, Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO) …

1642) Achievements of the IPPC Secretariat's Task Force for Resource Mobilization

The first task force established in 2015 for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat was the Task Force for …

1643) Ash tree set for extinction in Europe

The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to the largest-ever survey of the species. The …

1644) Notification on the detection of Bactrocera invadens in the Vhembe, Mopani and Waterberg Districts of South Africa

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is confirming the detection of male specimens of Bactrocera invadens in the …

1645) Compiled comments for the first consultation draft specifications have been posted!

The compiled comments for the following first consultation draft specifications have been posted on the IPP: https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/standards-setting/member-consultation-draft-specifications-ispms/

1646) The ISS-STDF Workshop on Implementation of the ISPM 15 held in Nairobi Kenya

The ISS-STDF Workshop on Implementation of the ISPM 15 was held from 19-23 July 2017 at the headquarters of Kenya …

1647) Upcoming cut-off date for the submission of phytosanitary treatments: 30 January 2019

The call for phytosanitary treatments is still open until resources are available. The TPPT is continuously reviewing the submissions. The …

1648) Achievements of the IPPC Secretariat's Task Force for Communication and Advocacy in 2015

The Task Force for Communication and Advocacy (TFCA) was established in September 2015 to strengthen the communication and advocacy of …

1649) Promoting the Cooperation between the IPPC and the WCO

The Bilateral Meeting on Promoting the Cooperation between the IPPC and the World Customs Organization (WCO) was held 4 March …

1650) International Year of Plant Health goes to New York

The 40th Session of the FAO Conference, the governing body of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, …