31) Commission / The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) / CPM Sessions / CPM 20 - 2026

20th Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20)

32) Launch of IPPC simulation game on pest prevention and response

Rome, 22 October 2025. In a move to revolutionize plant health training, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and …

33) Anastrepha ludens (Mexican Fruit Fly ; Mexfly): APHIS Removes Quarantine Area in Texas

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

34) Egypt Hosts National Training under the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) to Strengthen Plant Health and Trade

Cairo, Egypt - The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), …

35) SPOTLIGHT: What’s in a name? The Importance of the Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms

Rome, 24 October 2025. Language is more than a tool for communication; it is the pillar of plant health cooperation. …

36) FAO and IPPC Equips 50 Crop Inspectors and Researchers to Strengthen Uganda’s Digital Pest Surveillance

10/10/2025

37) New IPPC publication: Field survey guidance for Xylella fastidiosa

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of a new publication: Field survey guidance for Xylella fastidiosa.

38) Now available: French edition of the study on phytosanitary systems and agricultural development

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the French edition of the study “Phytosanitary Systems and Agricultural …

39) E-learning course on “Conducting a phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE)” now available in Spanish

The IPPC Secretariat announces the release of the Spanish edition of the e-learning course “Conducting a phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE)”, …

40) Building Phytosanitary Excellence: Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) e-learning course and newly certified PCE facilitators strengthen global plant health

Plant health is critical to global food security, enabling safe trade that drives strong economies. Achieving this depends on robust …