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The Inter-African Phytosanitary Council (IAPSC) is an African Union (AU) body responsible for coordinating phytosanitary activities on the African continent. Its main role is to protect crops and combat plant pests by promoting cooperation between African countries. The IPC is one of the ten Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
Recent News
Plant Pests and Diseases: Challenges, Threats and Integrated Management
Agricultural crops are regularly threatened by various pests and diseases, causing considerable economic losses. Integrated pest management methods appear as sustainable strategies to protect plants while preserving the environment.
Several Meetings of the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of the African Union (IPC-AU) in Lomé
The Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of the African Union (IPC-AU) held a series of meetings in Lomé, bringing together various actors from the agricultural sector to discuss crop protection strategies and food security on the continent.
Several Meetings of the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of the African Union (IPC-AU) in Lomé
The IPC-AU organized in Lomé a series of meetings aimed at strengthening cooperation in phytosanitary security, crop protection and sustainable agricultural development on the African continent.
Recent Events
AU-IAPSC Meeting on Banana Bunchy Top Disease
The African Union, through the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council (AU-IAPSC), is organizing an event dedicated to the coordinated management of Banana Bunchy Top disease, which affects banana production in several African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The event involves collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), with the aim of strengthening food security and supporting the local economy through improved phytosanitary management.
Entomology Event in Zambia
Zambia hosted one of the most prestigious entomological events in Africa and worldwide, marking 45 years of existence. Acknowledging the role of insects in agriculture and trade, the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of the African Union (AU-IAPSC) partnered with the African Association of Insect Scientists and various international organizations, including CABI, IITA, FAO, CIMMYT, ICIPE, GIZ, CORAF, and others, to celebrate insects and honor the scientific legacy of Professor Thomas Risley Odhiambo, a pioneer of reconciling with nature in the service of peace, food security, and sustainable development.
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