521) Eradication of Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

In October 2022, Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）was detected in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture in Japan. In November 2024, the Ministry …

522) Eradication of Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

In October 2022, Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）was detected in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture in Japan.

523) Towards the proclamation of an International Day of Plant Health

Rome, 18 March 2021. When the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) …

524) The 15th Commission on Phytosanitary Measures opens to advance global plant protection during the COVID-19 crisis

Rome, 16 March 2021. The fifteenth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-15) has opened to review the state …

525) Now available: Updated and redesigned e-learning courses: Surveillance and Pest Status Determination and National Reporting Obligations

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of two updated and redesigned e-learning courses.

526) The Glorious History and Great Achievements of the IPPC in 65 Years

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the IPPC

527) New opportunity to strengthen regional coordination of phytosanitary issues in Africa

26 February 2021 - The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat convenes regular Technical Consultations of representatives of regional plant …

528) Call for Nomination to the Second IPPC Virtual Technical Workshop on Phytosanitary Measures for Developing Contracting Parties under the Framework of FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is implementing a Global Project entitled “Strengthening the Capacity of Developing Contracting Parties …

529) SPOTLIGHT: Bridging plant health policy implementation gaps

It all starts with healthy plants. Healthy plants are crucial for life on land, particularly in agriculture and crop production. …

530) FAO Deputy Director General officially opens the CPM-16 three-day annual conference

Rome, 5 April 2022 - The sixteenth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-16) kicked off virtually today. Jingyuan …