651) The IPPC and the World Customs Organization WCO) agree on a Joint Work Plan for Cooperation

The Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Mr. Kunio Mikuriya and the Secretary to the International Plant Protection …

652) A New Memorandum of Understanding with the IPPC Secretariat will help Sri Lanka Boost its Phytosanitary Capacity

A historical moment: signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the IPPC Secretariat and the Sri Lankan NPPO. Through the …

653) IYPH forum / first poll

The IYPH forum can now be reached via the following link: https://www.ippc.int/en/iyph/ (at the top right of the screen). Users …

654) The ePhyto Project Advisory Committee looks at the project's major achievements and next steps

29 January 2019, Geneva - The ePhyto Project Advisory Committee met for the fourth time on 29 January 2019 at …

655) A Brainstorming Session on Capacity and Professional Development at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the IPPC Secretariat

Mr. Brent Larson (Implementation Facilitation Unit Lead) and Ms Ketevan Lomsadze (Implementation Facilitation Officer) facilitated the Brainstorming Session on Capacity …

656) First Detection of Fall Armyworm in China

Fall Armyworm (FAW) has been detected for the first time in Puer City and Dehong, Yunnan Province, China, as reported …

657) The 2019 Annual Meeting of the IPPC Secretariat in Rome Italy

25 January 2018, Rome – The IPPC Secretariat kicked off 2019 by reflecting on its major achievements in 2018 and …

658) Zambia Entry Points

The Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) of Zambia is head quartered at the Mount Makulu Research Station in Chilanga. …

659) New year greetings from the IPPC Secretariat

Dear colleagues,

660) The UN International Year of Plant Health 2020 and protecting plants from invasive alien species: Side event at COP 14

The IPPC helps safeguard biodiversity by protecting the environment from invasive alien species such as the water hyacinth. This and …