New video: APP from evidence to impact: Building stronger systems to protect plant health and trade in Africa

Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2026, 10:11

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to share a new video titled: APP from evidence to impact: Building stronger systems to protect plant health and trade in Africa. The video highlights the impact of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) so far, …

Call for applications - Recognition in applying the One Health approach

Posted on Wed, 08 Jul 2026, 07:25

As part of this year's Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, FAO will celebrate best practices and outstanding innovations advancing the One Health approach across agrifood systems.

The IPPC plant health community is encouraged …

Reminder - deadline approaching! SPG expression of interest for funding

Posted on Tue, 07 Jul 2026, 14:46

Interested in attending the IPPC Strategic Planning Group (SPG) 2026 meeting as a funded participant? Don't wait! The applications close very soon on 17 July 2026.

The IPPC Secretariat invites expressions of interest from eligible NPPO representatives to participate …

2026 IPPC consultation period is now open

Posted on Wed, 01 Jul 2026, 12:07

Consultation period: 1 July – 30 September 2026

National and regional plant protection organizations (NPPOs and RPPOs) are invited to review the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and draft specifications for ISPMs. It is encouraged to …

New IPPC e-learning course - Sea container inspections: minimizing visible pest risks

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2026, 11:41

The IPPC Secretariat has launched a new self-paced e-learning course – Sea container inspections: minimizing visible pest risks, now available for free on the IPPC Plant Health Campus.

The course is targeted at inspectors from national plant …

New publication: Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP): Strengthening phytosanitary systems and enabling safe trade in Africa

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2026, 07:21

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the publication of a new brochure on the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP). It highlights the impact of the APP in strengthening phytosanitary systems across Africa by modernizing plant pest surveillance through digital tools, …

Save the date: Now in Spanish - Discover the IPPC Plant Health Campus and Grow Your Plant Health Expertise

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2026, 15:01

Webinar | Tuesday, 07 July 2026 | 15:00 - 17:00 PM (CEST)

What if every plant protection expert and enthusiast had free, best-in-class capacity development materials at their fingertips — available anytime, anywhere, even with limited internet access?

Join the FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2026, 12:37

The IPPC Secretariat joins the FAO Office of Youth and Women and the FAO Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division to announce the FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest, an initiative that highlights how learning can translate into real-world impact, …

Now available: CPM Bureau April 2026 virtual meeting report

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2026, 15:46

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform contracting parties, observers, and stakeholders that the report of the CPM Bureau virtual meeting held in April 2026 is now available.

The report provides a summary of the key discussions, outcomes, and …

Reminder: Submission of Data on Antimicrobial Use (AMU) in Plants through InFARM by 30 June (Deadline Extended)

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2026, 10:42

The IPPC Secretariat wishes to remind all IPPC Official Contact Points of the ongoing open call by FAO for the submission of data on antimicrobial use (AMU) in plants through the InFARM system. The deadline for submission has been extended …

Now available: Seventh edition of the IPPC Procedure manual for implementation and capacity development

Posted on Mon, 01 Jun 2026, 13:17

The seventh edition of the IPPC Procedure Manual for implementation and capacity development is now available in English. It combines key decisions, procedures, practices and forms to guide implementation of phytosanitary standards and strengthen capacity development.

Updated annually, the …

Now available in Spanish: E-learning course on “Achieving market access for plants and plant products”

Posted on Mon, 01 Jun 2026, 13:15

As the IPPC Plant Health Campus grows and expands its multilingual offer of e-learning courses and training materials, the course “Achieving market access for plants and plant products” is now available in Spanish as “Lograr el acceso …

Save the date: IPPC Online Comment System training

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2026, 07:14

The IPPC Secretriat will host a virtual training on the Online Comment System (OCS) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, ahead of the annual OCS consultation period (1 July–30 September). The session will guide IPPC Contact Points and designated reviewers on …

Save the date: Launch of Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) Phase 3

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2026, 07:13

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that Phase 3 of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) will be launched with a Train-the-trainer workshop, scheduled for 7-10 July 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This milestone reflects the programme's continued expansion and …