Publications
Thematic highlights
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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
International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management: Guidance note on addressing illegal trade of pesticides
05/2025
This guidance note offers a framework for regulating pesticides and addressing illegal trade, which threatens health, the environment, and agriculture. It ensures only approved pesticides are available, providing technical guidelines for authorities, distributors, retailers, and users. Emphasizing a One Health strategy, it proposes mitigation strategies such as awareness campaigns, responsible trade, improved compliance, and stronger global cooperation.
Report of the 17th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management - Rome, Italy and online, 8–11 October 2024
04/2025
The Report of the 17th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management provides a comprehensive overview of the discussions and outcomes of the meeting held in Rome, Italy, and online from 8 to 11 October 2024. The meeting was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and focused on various aspects of pesticide management.
Germplasm exchange - Thematic study for the Third Report on the State of the World's Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
04/2025
The purpose of this study is to further explore the contributions of germplasm exchange to the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA. The continued improvement of food security and nutrition largely depends on the possibility to exchange germplasm across countries and regions.
IPPC Annual Report 2024 - Protecting the world’s plant resources from pests
04/2025
The 2024 International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Annual Report provides an overview of the IPPC Secretariat's key achievements for the year, as well as progress towards the achievement of the IPPC Strategic Framework. The report outlines achievements and progress in governance, standards setting, implementation, partnerships, and communication.
