81) Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science: New course to boost capacity development for phytosanitary excellence

11 February 2025, Rome. Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, the International Plant …

82) 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 …

83) International Day of Plant Health 2025: Celebrating the vital role of plants in One Health

San Salvador, 12 May 2025. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection …

84) CPM-20 will take place from 9 -13 March 2026 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that invitations for the Twentieth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20) …

85) Spring’s Secret Ally: How the UN Helps Our Gardens Bloom

It’s May, and gardeners worldwide are back in the dirt. But while we’re deciding between cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, there’s …

86) 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.

87) IPPC Committee fast-tracks plant health standards implementation

Rome, 9 June 2025 - The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) met …

88) IPPC paves the way for "next generation" plant health standards

Rome, 30 May 2025. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) recently convened an internal NSP seminar on "The Next Generation …

89) SPOTLIGHT: Setting the standard: the global efforts behind plant health protection

Plant pests are responsible for the loss of up to 40 percent of global food crops every year. International standards …

90) Vacancy: Regional ePhyto Specialist

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a Regional ePhyto Specialist within the Implementation and Facilitation Unit. …