The Friends of the International Year of Plant Health 2020 help to promote worldwide awareness and action for plant health. Together they are using their influence and networks to make IYPH 2020 an international success by clearly communicating how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. Our Friends are spreading the word through media outlets, public events and campaigns. FAO and the IPPC are proud to be able to count on your support and we are grateful for your efforts to call for action for #PlantHealth!
Countries around the world are producing postage stamps and minting coins to promote the International Year of Plant Health
The Euphresco network for Phytosanitary Research Coordination and Funding and the International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) of Bari launched the video contest ‘Plant Health TV: Research that helps Plant Health’ as part of the celebrations for the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). Thirty-seven videos met the competition requirements and were displayed on the Euphresco website. An international jury composed of Ms D’Onghia, CIHEAM; Ms Lafontaine, Canada; Ms Kansilanga, IAPSC; Ms Luck, PBRI-AU; Ms McMullen, EPPO; Ms Nahdi, ESA; Ms Yim, Republic of Korea; and Mr Giovani, EPPO-Euphresco reviewed and scored the videos based on several criteria and one winner and four runners-up were identified. Winners will be awarded during the IYPH closing ceremony on 1 July 2021.
