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NAPPO: Science-Based Plant Protection Collaboration

NAPPO facilitates regional protection of plant resources in Canada, the US, Mexico through science-based standards, pest risk management, and trade facilitation. Join us to support phytosanitary work through innovative approaches and technologies.

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NAPPO: Science-Based Plant Protection Collaboration

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  1. North American Plant Protection Organization Ian McDonell Executive Director Technical Consultation among RPPOs Colonia del Sacremento, Uruguay August 26, 2013 www.nappo.org Ottawa, Canada

  2. NAPPO MISSION • Provide a forum for public and private sectors in Canada, the United States and Mexico to collaborate in the regional protection of agricultural, forest, other plant resources, and the environment while facilitating trade. • Plant protection and trade facilitation are achieved through the development and implementation of science-based standards and related plant protection activities directed towards preventing the introduction and spread of regulated plant pests

  3. Executive Director Technical Director Translator / Interpreter Executive Assistant NAPPO Secretariat Executive Committee Industry Advisory Group Working Group • Expert Groups (examples): • Transfer of oversight programs • Pest Risk Management • Applicability of heat treatment for wood products NAPPO Organization chart

  4. 2013 ACTIVITIES Revision of the NAPPO Strategic Plan • Addressing resource constraints • Adjusting to changing trade and travel patterns • Adopting effective approaches and technologies • Refocusing NAPPO governance to address challenges • Competing for resources with other important agenda

  5. 2013 ACTIVITIES Pest Risk Management standard In development Oversight standard In development Revision of standards: • RSPM 8, Authorization of Individuals to Issue Phytosanitary Certificates • RSPM 16, Integrated Measures for the Movement of Citrus Propagative Material • RSPM 24, Integrated pest risk management measures for the importation of plants for planting into NAPPO member countries • RSPM 28, Guidelines for Authorization of Entities to Perform Phytosanitary Services

  6. Scientific and Technical • Surveillance protocol for Tuta absoluta • Diagnostic protocol for Citrus Tristeza Virus • Heat treatment for wood products • Biological control of the emerald ash borer • Status of PVY and Potato sprout inhibitors • Status of: Lobesia botrana, Drosophila suzukii and Rhagoletis species • Area wide management for Huanglongbing-Citrus greening

  7. Country consultation • RSPM 28, Guidelines for Authorization of Entities to Perform Phytosanitary Services

  8. International collaboration • ePhyto • Contribute to development of global electronic certificate exchange • NAPPO-EPPO • Renewed focus • NAPPO-OIRSA • Exchange of workplans, joint projects • Interamerican Group • SuccessfulePhyto workshop in Costa Rica

  9. www.nappo.org NAPPO ANNUAL MEETING Guelph, Ontario, Canada October 28-November 1, 2013 SYMPOSIUM:Using Science and Technology to Support Phytosanitary Work

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