241) Revamped IPPC webpage to serve as hub for resources on e-commerce and plant health

Every second, e-commerce generates about 5 000 new parcels moving around the world by mail or courier. The exponential increase …

242) Simulation exercises: A crucial tool in combatting emerging pests

In the ongoing battle against agricultural pests, simulation exercises have emerged as a critical component of global plant protection strategies. …

243) Register now for the International Day of Plant Health hybrid event

On 12 May 2025, join us as we celebrate International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) through a hybrid event in …

244) SPOTLIGHT: Q&A with John Hedley

Back in 1989, John Hedley was one of the pioneers who developed the first International Standard for Phytosanitary Measure (ISPM). …

245) Work Area / SG on POARS / The ninth POARS SG meeting (13 February 2025)

Work Area / SG on POARS / The ninth POARS SG meeting (13 February 2025)

246) IPPC Secretariat receives no objections to adoption of ISPMs

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that it did not receive any objections to the …

247) Coming up: EPPO Webinar on Communication for Plant Health

The European and Mediterranean Organisation for the Protection of Plants (EPPO) invites the plant health community to register for their …

248) 37th Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations (TC-RPPO)

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the 37th Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations (TC-RPPO) will take …

249) The IPPC sends condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Ian Smith

Dr. Ian Smith had a long and stellar career in plant protection, having been the Director-General of the European and …

250) SPOTLIGHT: Artificial Intelligence transforms the fight against Fusarium Tropical Race 4 of banana in Mesoamerica

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming everyday life; from providing virtual customer assistance and helping doctors perform complex surgeries to …