341) Call for Nominations of Potential Emerging Pests of Global Concern

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for potential emerging pests under the Pest Outbreak and Alert …

342) Now open: Diagnostic Protocols notification period

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the Diagnostic Protocols (DP) Notification Period from 30 January - 15 March 2025.

343) SPOTLIGHT: IPPC e-learning courses promote excellence in international phytosanitary work

January 24 marked the United Nations Day of Education, a global observance of the essential role of education in achieving …

344) IPPC Implementation Committee concludes first in-person meeting to review progress

Rome, 12 December 2022. The Implementation Committee (IC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) met in Rome on 21-25 …

345) Caribbean region actively engaged in the IPPC Regional Workshop

Rome, 30 August 2021. The 2021 IPPC Regional Workshop for the Caribbean was held virtually from 24 to 26 August …

346) Outbreak and Control of Papaya Mealy Bug (Paracoccus marginatus)

Papaya mealy bug Paracoccus marginatus is an invasive pest. The pest was first observed in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu during …

347) Press release: IPPC, FAO hold an annual regional workshop with Near East and North Africa member countries

Tunis, August 1-4, 2022. The annual regional workshop among member countries of the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region …

348) The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) wants to hear from you!

WOAH has launched the project “Analysis and evaluation of WOAH’s institutional, technical, and financial governance” on 27 March 2023. WOAH …

349) Nominations now open on the most pressing pest and disease challenges for specialty crops

The Minor Use Foundation (MUF) invites your input on the most pressing pest and disease challenges affecting specialty crops in …

350) IPPC Commodity and pathways standards - side session at CPM-14

During the side session, Ms Lois Ransom from Australia explained that with IPPC commodity and pathways standards, the regulation of …