Account managed by the @FAO Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (#IPPC) working on #PlantHealth, #IYPH and #PlantHealthDay 🇺🇳🌿
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💡#DidYouKnow? The IPPC Plant Health Campus has reached 22,000+ learners across 190+ countries and territories.
At today’s #WTO SPS side event, #IPPC highlighted how accessible learning strengthens phytosanitary capacities and supports safe trade.
💻elearning.fao.org/course/ipp…
#PlantHealth🌱
🌱 Build plant health skills for safe trade!
Join tomorrow’s webinar to explore the IPPC Plant Health Campus and hear experiences from India, Canada and learners.
📅 3 November | 14:00–15:00 CET
👉 tinyurl.com/22nwht9z
#PlantHealth 🌱
IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention retweeted
What does #ElNiño have to do with #DesertLocusts?
By disrupting rainfall and temperature patterns, El Niño can create ideal conditions for locusts to thrive.
📽️ Learn how @FAO's early warning systems help protect crops and #FoodSecurity. 👇
📖#TermOfTheWeek: IPPC Strategic Framework
A roadmap for global plant health, food security, environmental protection & safe trade.
The SPG is meeting in Brazil to discuss implementation and priorities beyond 2030.
#PlantHealth 🌱
🌱 A strong start to the CPM Bureau & SPG meetings in Brazil!
On the SPG agenda: streamlining processes, enhancing standard setting, AI and plant health priorities beyond 2030.
🇧🇷 Thank you to our hosts @Mapa_Brasil!
Agenda 👉 ippc.int/en/publications/958…
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🌱 The IPPC Strategic Planning Group is meeting in Brazil, 27–30 October, to discuss plant health priorities and advise the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures.
Agenda 👉 ippc.int/en/publications/958…
Learn more about SPG: tinyurl.com/3c756r3z
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🔍 From curious minds to plant health champions!
Around 100 students from Italy & Brazil explored pest outbreak simulations, quizzes & virtual reality with the #IPPC at @World_FoodForum.
📰tinyurl.com/23sxdaah
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🌱 Partnerships are key to stronger plant health systems in Africa!
🎥 #IPPC Secretary Enrico Perotti highlights how #APP supports digital pest surveillance, plant protection and market access.
▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=8__4_rZM…
🔗 ippc.int/en/about-app/
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📢 Register now!
📢 Register now!
Join the #IPPC Plant Health Campus special session during WTO SPS Committee Week.
🌱 Discover how online learning strengthens phytosanitary capacities for safe trade.
📅 3 Nov 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET
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From regional priorities to coordinated action. 🌱🌍
At the 38th #TCRPPO, all ten RPPOs strengthened cooperation on pest preparedness, standards, diagnostics and innovation, and agreed on a joint action plan for the year ahead.
📰 Read more: tinyurl.com/59wzwwu6
#PlantHealth 🌱
📍 Athens 🇬🇷 | An IPPC Expert Working Group is revising ISPM 12 on phytosanitary certificates.
🌱 The goal: strengthen certification practices, support digital trade and protect plant health.
🤝 Thanks to Greece for hosting and Canada for its support.
#PlantHealth🌱 #ISPM12
IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention retweeted
🏆 Meet the winners!
Four changemakers are turning learning into action, empowering farmers, protecting forests, strengthening #PlantHealth, inspiring youth & more
Read their stories & the impact of @FAO's #elearning Academy
🔗 elearning.fao.org/youth-cont…
IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention retweeted
How can we strengthen phytosanitary capacity to protect plants and enable safe trade?
Join us on 3 Nov to discover how the IPPC #PlantHealth Campus helps countries boost export opportunities, facilitate safe trade & improve daily operations.
More info: shorturl.at/mRDO6
From pest outbreak simulations to Plant Health Detectives!
At #WorldFoodForum, students & teachers explored plant health with the IPPC and Campus winner.
▶️ Watch the highlights.
📚elearning.fao.org/course/ipp…
#PlantHealth 🌱 #IPPC
🌱 Help strengthen #POARS!
The #IPPC invites partners to share technical resources, tools and pest surveillance datasets to support the Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System.
📅 Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
👉 tinyurl.com/mps5vtn4
#PlantHealth🌱 #EmergingPests
🌱 Detecting plant diseases before symptoms appear?
Anna Maria D’Onghia from @CIHEAMBari explains how satellites, drones and field diagnostics can support early detection of Xylella fastidiosa.
📘 Explore the poster: tinyurl.com/3whw5uys
Plant Health Detectives, your turn! 🔍
Students tackled this IPPC challenge at #WorldFoodForum:
What are three key steps in managing plant pests?
Vote below 👇
#PlantHealth 🌱 #IPPC
0%Produce, protect, export
0%Inspect, spray, destroy
20%Prevent, control, remove
80%Prevent, detect, respon
5 votes • Final results✅Prevent, detect, respond!
Prevent pest introduction and spread, detect pests early and respond promptly to help protect plants and food security.
Thanks to everyone who voted! 🔍
#PlantHealth 🌱 #IPPC
🔬 Expert consultation on draft diagnostic protocols now open!
Comment on:
🔹 Tephritidae (immature stages)
🔹 Psyllid vectors of Ca. Liberibacter solanacearum
🔹 Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
📅 Deadline: 19 December 2026
🔗 ippc.int/en/core-activities/…
#PlantHealth🌱 #IPPC
💡 Plants provide 80% of our food.
On #WorldFoodDay, discover how ISPM 46 guides commodity-specific standards to help countries harmonize phytosanitary measures and facilitate safe trade.
📖 ippc.int/en/publications/911…
#PlantHealth 🌱 #IPPC
🔎 Pest of the Day: Xylella fastidiosa
This emerging pest under the IPPC’s Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS) threatens key crops.
📘 Diagnostic protocol: tinyurl.com/b3r5e7n4
📢 Pest alert: tinyurl.com/3uew6n6b
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