161) First finding of Platynota rostrana at grower of Dracaena marginata ornamental plants for planting in municipality Lansingerland

This report concerns the official finding of a 3rd instar larva of Platynota rostrana in the Netherlands on Dracaena marginata …

162) Critical milestone achieved in strengthening phytosanitary capacities across COMESA countries

Rome, 11 October 2024. From 7-11 October 2024, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, in collaboration with COLEAD, organized …

163) 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 …

164) Standards Committee and Standards Committee Working Group approve five standards for consultation

Rome, 16 May 2024. The Standards Committee (SC) and the Standards Committee Working Group (SC-7) of the International Plant Protection …

165) 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. …

166) 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 …

167) 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). …

168) Q&A with Mr. Gregory Wolff, CPM Chairperson (2023-2025)

The current Chair of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) reached out to the International Plant Protection (IPPC) Secretariat and …

169) COMESA countries upgrade laboratory diagnostic capacity to manage Fusarium TR4

Vienna, 26 April 2024. Member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region have taken a …

170) Implementation and Capacity Development Committee plans bigger and better to advance plant health

Rome, 15 November 2024. Promoting the wider adoption of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) electronic phytosanitary certification (ePhyto) Solution, …