71) 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 …

72) BLOG: To end global hunger, more robust efforts are needed to protect plants

By Sarah Brunel, IPPC Secretariat Officer-in-charge and Team Lead, Implementation and Facilitation Unit

73) Building Phytosanitary Excellence: Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) e-learning course and newly certified PCE facilitators strengthen global plant health

Plant health is critical to global food security, enabling safe trade that drives strong economies. Achieving this depends on robust …

74) New IPPC publication: Assessing and advancing phytosanitary capabilities in targeted countries in eastern and southern Africa: a pathway to resilient agriculture

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of a new study: Assessing and advancing phytosanitary capabilities in targeted …

75) Events / Webinars, Workshops and Symposia / IPPC GLOBAL WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS APPROACHES – Advancing Understanding and Implementation of Integrated Measures for Pest Risk Management

Beyond the Basics: Join the IPPC Workshop on Systems Approaches!

76) African countries to improve trade systems and capitalize on their agricultural resources

Rome, 18 April 2025. Countries in Africa’s south and east are planning major overhauls to their trade and quarantine operations, …

77) Research and innovation drive new approaches to address Fusarium TR4 spread

19 March 2025, Rome.Innovation and technology were at the forefront of the knowledge-sharing session on Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical …

78) 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 …

79) Global webinar showcases new IPPC Plant Health Campus to strengthen phytosanitary capacity

A learning platform built for everyone, everywhere

80) 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 …