2101) Draft ISPMs for the first consultation are now available in Russian

Draft ISPMs for the first consultation are now available in Russian at https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/capacity-development/regional-ippc-workshops/2018-ippc-regional-workshops/. These unofficial translations were provided by EPPO.

2102) Status of Coleosporium plumeriae in Plumeria trees in Singapore

Coleosporium plumeriae is a regulated non quarantine pest of Singapore. A monitoring survey with a sample size of 246 was …

2103) IPPC Recognizes World Wetlands Day

Photo Portland Bight, Jamaica. ©Ted Lee Eubanks This year, the IPPC would like to draw special attention to the celebration …

2104) Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) detections Australia

Eradication of Spodoptera frugiperda from Australia is not considered technically feasible after being reported in Torres Strait (late January 2020), …

2105) Zambia Entry Points

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

2106) Eradication of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (citrus canker) from Australia

In April 2018, Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (citrus canker) was detected in the Northern Territory and Western Australia on potted …

2107) Scientific session during CPM-5 raises awareness about forest pests and aquatic invasive species

During the CPM-5 Scientific Session, Professor Clive Brasier of Forest Research UK gave a talk entitled "Scientific and operational flaws …

2108) Consultation on IC Sub-groups draft Terms of Reference and draft Rules of Procedure open

The IPPC Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) agreed to send the following three draft documents for consultation:

2109) Reorganizing pest-risk-analysis standards: Draft specification approved for consultation period

Rome, 19 April 2021. By conducting Pest Risk Analysis (PRA), countries can identify phytosanitary risks associated with a specific pest …

2110) The first ePhyto industry workshop kicks off in the Republic of Korea

Rome, 14 April 2021. Representatives of the National Plant Protection Organization, the ePhyto Industry Advisory Group (IAG) and the IPPC …