2171) Core Activities / Integration & Support / Communication & Advocacy

Creating awareness over the importance of plant health and the global role of the IPPC is extremely important as the …

2172) Biodiversity brings disease resistance study suggests

A novel study of a Tibetan alpine meadow has shown a clear link between higher biodiversity and greater infectious disease …

2173) From FAO.org: The Tricky Task of Protecting Plants in a Globalized Age

From the FAO Media Center:

2174) Capacity Development side sessions during CPM-8 detailed information)

A range of side sessions to develop phytosanitary capacity among IPPC contracting parties will take place during the eighth session …

2175) Use of the PCE as a tool to improve plant biosecurity in the Pacific region

Taro root beetle (Papuana woodlarkiana) - photo by Amy Carmichael Queensland University of TechnologyThe Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) tool was …

2176) IYPH International Steering Committee approves its action plan at its third meeting

Rome, 11 October 2019. The International Steering Committee of the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH ISC) met at FAO …

2177) Strategic Planning Group endorses IPPC Strategic Framework for 2020-2030

Rome, 8-10 October 2019. The eighth session of the IPPC Strategic Planning Group (SPG) took place at FAO headquarters in …

2178) DRAFT DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced on new draft determinations under Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015.

2179) Events / Webinars, Workshops and Symposia / Pre-CPM -11 Training Session on ISPM 32 Categorization of commodities according to their pest risk

The ISPM 32 Categorization of commodities according to their pest risk provides criteria for national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) of …

2180) Commission / The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) / CPM Recommendations / Recommendations Procedures

Process for developing and adopting CPM Recommendations (Adopted by CPM-9 (2014), revised by CPM-10 (2015))