401) Standards Committee takes steps forward to streamline the standard setting process and implement the strategic framework

Rome, 21 September 2021. The Standards Committee (SC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) met virtually on 14 and …

402) Core Activities / Cooperation between Standards & Implementation / IPPC Observatory / Blog: General surveys: Rethinking the design for better results

By Brent Larson

403) Resources / Online tools / IPPC Observatory / 2012 IPPC Observatory study on the Uses and Risks of Aquatic Plants

While aquatic plants have proven to be beneficial to ecosystems and to the economy, some species can become pests when …

404) Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle -Oryctes rhinoceros

Coconut Rhinoceros was first detected in May 2019 on the Island Of Efate. the detection was done during kava facility …

405) Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle -Oryctes rhinoceros

Coconut Rhinoceros was first detected in May 2019 on the Island Of Efate. the detection was done during kava facility …

406) Blog: Why plant health matters in the One Health approach

By Osama El-Lissy, IPPC Secretary

407) Core Activities / Trade facilitation / Sea Containers / Container Cleanliness Industry Advisory Group (CCIAG)

Background Recognizing that industry involvement in the SCTF was essential, the Friends of the Chair at CPM-16 (2022) suggested that …

408) IPPC Regional Workshop for Latin America held virtually to strengthen plant protection in the region

Rome, 10 September 2021. The Regional Plant Protection Organizations of Latin America held their annual IPPC Regional Workshop virtually from …

409) Siam weed in Queensland, Australia transitions to management

Siam weed probably entered Australia as a pasture contaminant. It was under eradication from 1994, but in 2012, the decision …

410) Coming up: Webinar on climate change and phytosanitary measures

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar series on Climate change and phytosanitary issues from 24-26 September. …