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Information Exchange and the IPPC

Join the expert consultation on phytosanitary services and environmental protection regarding the IPPC obligations. Learn about NPPO descriptions, pest reporting, and more to prevent invasive alien species. Get involved in the IPP initiative for secure plant protection measures.

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Information Exchange and the IPPC

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  1. Information Exchange and the IPPC 22-26 September, 2003 Braunschweig, Germany INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES AND THE IPPC An expert consultation of phytosanitary services and environmental protection agencies Brent Larson IPPC Secretariat Rome,Italy

  2. Contracting Party Obligations • Official contact point - Article VII 2 • Description of NPPO and changes - Article IV 4 • Non-compliance - Article VII 2(f) • List of regulated pests - Article VII 2(i) • Pest reporting - Article IV 2(b) • Exchange of information on plant pests, particularly the reporting of the occurrence, outbreak or spread - Article VIII 1(a)

  3. Contracting Party Obligations • Technical and biological information necessary for PRA - Article VIII 1(a) • Specified points of entry - Article VII 2(d) • Organizational arrangements for plant protection - Article IV • Emergency action - Article VII 6 • Phytosanitary requirements, restrictions and prohibitions - Article VII 2(b) • Adequate information on pest status - Article VII 2(j) • Rationale for phytosanitary requirements, restrictions and prohibitions - Article VII 2(c)

  4. Basic Requirements to Meet these Obligations • Internet based • International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) • CD version for those without Internet access • Secure and remote access • NPPOs & RPPOs maintain their own information • Eliminate or reduce duplication of data entry

  5. IPP Status • Developed and being navigation is being piloted in English • documents served in all 5 FAO languages • Future navigation to be in French and Spanish

  6. IPP Status • August 2002 release of live interactive database website ( www.ippc.int ) • February 2003, users identified navigation issues so front facade was redesigned • Summer 2003, restructuring of file directories, filling gaps and updating and correcting content in existing documents • Draft data entry manual developed

  7. Future of the IPP • IPP Support Group meeting in Prague, Czech Republic 25-29 November, 2003 • Review data entry manual and pilot NPPO data entry • Develop plan for the IPP, identifying user needs

  8. How to get involved • Provide IPPC Secretariat with Official NPPO contact information • Nominate an IPP support group member • Gather documents that help meet the IPPC obligations in preparation for posting on the IPP

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