Publications
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Celebrating the power of pulses
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Transforming agriculture for a sustainable future
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Gender equality in plant production and protection
All publications
Assessing and advancing phytosanitary capabilities in Eastern and Southern Africa A pathway to resilient agriculture
05/2025
Plant pests pose significant threats to agricultural production, food security, and economic stability in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region, with annual crop losses estimated at 30–60 percent.
Field survey guidance for Diastocera trifasciata
07/2025
This field survey guidance provides practical guidelines for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations (NPPOs), particularly in Africa, to monitor, detect and identify Diastocera trifasciata, commonly known as the Stem girdler.
Guidance on how to integrate gender and youth in phytosanitary capacity evaluations
10/2025
Phytosanitary capacity evaluations (PCEs) are a key tool for strengthening national plant health systems and facilitating safe, fair participation in global trade. It highlights how gender- and age-related inequalities can constrain plant health governance and phytosanitary capacity development and outlines concrete strategies to address these challenges throughout the PCE process – from stakeholder selection and situation analysis to strategic planning and project design.
PIC Circular LXIII (63) – June 2026
06/2026
The PIC Circular is a key document under the Rotterdam Convention, both for the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure and as a mechanism for the exchange of information. It is published in June and December in English, French and Spanish. It is done jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat of the Basel
Desert Locust Bulletin No. 555
01/2025
Discover the current desert locust situation, recent developments, and forecasted risks across affected regions. Stay informed on one of the world's most significant transboundary crop pests.