Inspiration, inclusion and innovation: FAO–China South–South Cooperation Programme (2009-2019)
Inspiration, inclusion and innovation: FAO–China South–South Cooperation Programme (2009-2019)

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9251319065

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The People’s Republic of China (China) has been one of FAO’s main partners in the promotion of South-South and triangular cooperation. In terms of cooperation among developing countries, China upholds the principles of equality and mutual trust, building equal partnerships with parity of ownership and responsibility, mutual benefit and win–win cooperation, which are highly valued by FAO. Together, FAO and China offer considerable development knowledge and solutions that are relevant to South-South exchanges. After more than two decades of increasing collaboration in supporting flows of technical assistance between developing countries, FAO and China established in 2009 the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme, supported by a Chinese Trust Fund of USD 80 million. This report reviews the Programme’s activities and achievements over the last ten years, lessons learned and prospects for the way forward. It highlights and illustrates the Programme’s distinctive features, particularly its inspiring, inclusive and innovative modalities of cooperation. Its multi-stakeholder approach brings together farmers’ cooperatives and associations, the private sector, academia and triangular partners, among other key actors. In this context, the Programme provides a platform for insights and perspectives of all development actors through its national, regional, interregional and global projects focusing on sustainable agricultural production, productivity and farmers’ livelihoods. The Programme is majorly contributing to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 1: No poverty in all its forms everywhere; and Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Handbook of Phytosanitary Risk Management
Handbook of Phytosanitary Risk Management

Author: Charles Yoe

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2020-09-30

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1780648790

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Phytosanitary risk management is essential to the global economy as well as the world's ability to feed itself. This book is about understanding the fundamentals of phytosanitary risk management for trade and non-trade issues, and how to manage those risks in an effective and efficient manner that is consistent with the international regulatory framework. Its purpose is to provide the international phytosanitary community and its principal stakeholders with a strong foundation in risk management concepts and a thorough guide to best practices.

Guide for Establishing and Maintaining Pest Free Areas
Guide for Establishing and Maintaining Pest Free Areas

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 925131764X

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The purpose of the Guide is to support national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) who wish to establish and maintain pest free areas (PFA) including places and/or production sites (PFPP and PFPS) as well as areas of low pest prevalence (ALPP). To facilitate an understanding of the processes to establish and maintain PFAs and ALPPs, a diagram in the form of a decision tree was constructed that identifies and outlines five general phases of programme development as follows: initiation, feasibility, establishment, maintenance, and market access phases. The guide is then divided into corresponding sections that describe what the key elements of each phase are, why these elements are important, what some of the common challenges and pitfalls are, and factors that may influence the success of the different phases such as budget stability, public outreach, availability of good survey and control tools, and open engagement with stakeholders and trading partners. By providing a deeper understanding of the factors that should be considered when establishing a PFA, PFPP, PFPS or ALPP the guide aims to overcome the challenges and maximize the impact of these efforts to the benefit of all parties. The guide concludes by providing a number of case studies from around the world that highlight successful PFA and ALPP programmes and how they deal with particular key issues. This guide contains current experience and the most advanced phytosanitary procedures in the implementation of PFA and ALPP, however, it is subjected to revision and updates as new developments are made available.

IPPC guide to pest risk communication
IPPC guide to pest risk communication

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2019-04-17

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9251313628

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The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) aims to secure coordinated, effective action to prevent and to control the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products. This is achieved through the development and implementation of phytosanitary policies and activities. At a country scale, such activities are the responsibility of the national plant protection organization (NPPO), which is the official service established by a government to discharge the functions specified by the IPPC. While an NPPO has responsibility for phytosanitary actions, it cannot operate in isolation and relies on engagement with other government bodies, the private sector and civil society to protect plant health.

Activity book – Healthy plants, healthy planet
Activity book – Healthy plants, healthy planet

Author: FAO

Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Published: 2020-06-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9251327610

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This acrivity book has been designed, written and illustrated to bring children and young people closer to the world of plant protection; the science that deals with plant health. Although addressed to an age group between eight and twelve years, this book can also be useful for older kids and educators. It can be considered as first, simple plant protection manual, designed on the occasion of the International Year of Plant Health 2020.

Biotechnology and Plant Disease Management
Biotechnology and Plant Disease Management

Author: Zamir K. Punja

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 1845933109

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As agricultural production increases to meet the demands of a growing world population, so has the pace of biotechnology research to combat plant disease. Diseases can be caused by a variety of complex plant pathogens including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes, and their management requires the use of techniques in transgenic technology, biochemistry and genetics. While texts exist on specific pathogens or management practices, a comprehensive review is needed of recent developments in modern techniques and the understanding of how pathogens cause disease. This collection of studies discusses the key approaches to managing each group of pathogens within the context of recent developments in biotechnology. Broad themes include microbe-plant interactions, molecular diagnostics of plant pathogens and enhancing the resistance of plants.

Regulation of Biological Control Agents
Regulation of Biological Control Agents

Author: Ralf-Udo Ehlers

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-02-03

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9048136644

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This book presents a comprehensive compilation of registration requirements necessary for authorisation of biological control agents (viruses, bacteria, fungi, active substances of natural origin and semiochemicals) in OECD countries. It also reviews data requirements for invertebrate agents (insect, mites and nematodes) and provides proposals for harmonisation of the regulation process and guidelines for completion of application forms. Based on results of the EU REBECA Policy Support Action, which gathered experts from academia, regulation authorities and industry, risks and benefits of the specific agents were reviewed and proposals for a more balanced registration process elaborated, including recommendations for acceleration of the authorisation process and discussions on trade-off effects and policy impacts. All these aspects are covered in detail in this book, which points the way forward for enhanced utilisation of biological control agents.

IPPC Procedure manual for implementation and capacity development – Second edition
IPPC Procedure manual for implementation and capacity development – Second edition

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2020-03-01

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 9251322465

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The Procedure Manual for Implementation and Capacity Development is composed of six sections; Implementation and Facilitation Unit of the IPPC Secretariat, Implementation and Capacity Development Committee, IC Sub-groups, Specific IC Sub-groups and additional useful procedures. The purpose of this manual is to provide a convenient consolidation of decisions, procedures, practices and forms used in the implementation and capacity development work in the IPPC community. This manual will be revised annually in November to include any new decisions and procedures and to amend existing decisions and procedures as necessary.

International Plant Protection Convention procedure manual for governance
International Plant Protection Convention procedure manual for governance

Author: IPPC Secretariat

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org. [Author] [Author]

Published: 2024-07-08

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9251387079

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The purpose of the IPPC procedure manual for governance is to provide, in a convenient form, procedures and practices for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM). This manual includes decisions and procedures through the end of December 2023. The decisions and procedures described herein are subject to future amendment. The manual will be updated accordingly, as necessary. Procedures relevant to the work of the Standards Committee (SC) and the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) – two of the CPM subsidiary bodies –are compiled in separate procedure manuals.