21) First detection of Bactrocera facialis in Fiji – Yasawa Islands (October 2025)

Bactrocera facialis was detected in one of the outer islands (Yasawa Islands) in October 2025. A national response has been …

22) APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (https://www.pestalerts.org).

23) Centre of Excellence / Phytosanitary Systems / SYSTEMS APPROACH / SYSTEMS APPROACH ONLINE TOOLS

Beyond Compliance tools

24) Centre of Excellence / Phytosanitary Systems / Contributed resources - PEST RISK ANALYSIS / PEST RISK ANALYSIS -Training materials of particular relevance to PRA

e-learning course on Pest Risk Analysis (Available in English)

25) SPOTLIGHT: What’s in a name? The Importance of the Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms

Rome, 24 October 2025. Language is more than a tool for communication; it is the pillar of plant health cooperation. …

26) Out now: New study on ePhyto makes trade greener

The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation recently released a study that shows carbon emissions in international trade of plants have …

27) 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 …

28) BLOG: Why we need strong biosecurity systems to transform agrifood systems

By Enrico Perotti, IPPC Secretary

29) How climate change impacts plant health - and why it matters for One Health

Across the world, climate change is shifting the delicate balance that keeps plants – and everything they support - healthy. …

30) Centre of Excellence / Phytosanitary Systems / SYSTEMS APPROACH / BEYOND COMPLIANCE FACILITATORS

A group of Facilitators from various NPPOs, RPPOs and associated agencies were trained under the auspices of the Beyond Compliance …