1. The International Plant Protection Convention
The International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) in 2020
IPPC Secretariat, November 2015

2. Outline of the Presentation
1. Previous Activities
2. Concept for the IYPH 2020
Scope
Objectives
Outputs
Beneficiaries
3. Preliminary Programme Cconsiderations
4. Future activities
Procedure to proclaim IYPH 2020
Organizing IYPH 2020
Planning IYPH 2020
Financing IYPH 2020

3. 1. PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES (1)
Actions in 2014:
CPM-9 (2014) proposed International Day of Plant Health
Financial Committee (FC) in June 2014 recommended International Year of Plant Health in 2020 (IYPH 2020)
FC in October 2014 appointed Ralf Lopian lead/champion for IYPH 2020
December 2014 research and production of background study carried out
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4. 1. PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES (2)
Actions in 2015:
February 2015 Finland decided to act as champion for proclamation of IYPH 2020
CPM-10 (2015) decided to support IYPH based on proposal by Finland
39th (June 2015) FAO Conference welcomed IYPH 2020 proposal by Finland
First IPPC Seminar on IYPH (June 2015)
CPM-Bureau (October 2015) made proposals for the scope, objectives and planning structures for IYPH 2020
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5. 2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (1)
Scope of Plant Health in Context of IYPH 2020:
For the purpose of the IYPH 2020 “plant health is considered the discipline that aims to prevent the introduction, spread and economic damage of important pests and diseases causing organisms of plants by using normative and legislative approaches”
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6. Main Objective of the IYPH 2020:
2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (2)
Main Objective of the IYPH 2020:
"The International Year of Plant Health will raise awareness of the importance and impacts of plant health in addressing issues of global importance, including hunger, poverty, threats to the environment and economic development."
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7. Specific Objectives for the IYPH 2020:
2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (3)
Specific Objectives for the IYPH 2020:
Raising the awareness of the public and political decision makers at the global, regional and national levels about plant health
Ppromoting a strengthening of national, regional and global plant health efforts and their resources in light of increasing trade and new pest risks caused through climate change
Educating the public and increasing its knowledge about plant health
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8. Specific Objectives for the IYPH 2020:
2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (4)
Specific Objectives for the IYPH 2020:
D. Enhancing the dialogue and stakeholder involvement in plant health
E. Increasing the information about the state of plant protection in the world
F. Facilitating the establishment of plant health partnerships on national, regional and global levels
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9. Preliminary Outputs for the IYPH 2020:
2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (5)
Preliminary Outputs for the IYPH 2020:
Increased public awareness about plant health (numbers of popular publications, articles, etc.)
More political support to NPPOs
Improved capacity through more plant health related projects
Commitments on sustainable financing of national plant health systems
Greater participation of developing countries in international trade
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10. Preliminary Outputs for the IYPH 2020:
2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (6)
Preliminary Outputs for the IYPH 2020:
Increased donor commitments to IPPC and plant health capacity building
Increased reflection of phytosanitary matters in national academic curricula
Greater stakeholder involvement in national plant health decision-making
Strengthened RPPOs
Establishment of the 6th December 2021 as an international day of plant health
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11. Beneficiaries of the IYPH 2020:
2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (7)
Beneficiaries of the IYPH 2020:
Stakeholders
The People
RPPOs
Natl. Government
FAO/CBD/WTO
Only Winners
IPPC
NPPOs
IYPH 2020
Universities
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Research

12. Beneficiaries: RPPOs & NPPOs
2. CONCEPT OF THE IYPH 2020 (8)
Beneficiaries: RPPOs & NPPOs
Increased visibility in national governments of member states
Potentially better funding
Increased role in regional harmonization
Strengthened cooperation with stakeholder organizations
Stronger role in the international phytosanitary matters
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13. 3. Preliminary Programme Cconsiderations (1)
General Considerations:
Professional stakeholders, i.e. trade and grower associations
The public, including children
Political decision makers
Decision makers in other International Organizations
Universities and other educational institutions
Research organizations
Mass media
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14. 3. Preliminary Programme Cconsiderations (2)
Potential Programme Components: International Level
International Conference: Plant Health and Food Security
International Conference: Plant Health and Trade Facilitation 
International Conference: Plant Health and Environmental protection
International Conference: Plant Health and Capacity Building 
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15. 3. Preliminary Programme Cconsiderations (3)
Potential Programme Components:
Regional Level
Regional Plant Health Conferences on Regionally Specific Issues
Regional Ministerial Conferences with assistance from RPPOS
eplanation
Other Regional Plant Health Events on Regionally Important Issues

16. 3. Preliminary Programme Cconsiderations (4)
Potential Programme Components:
National Level
National Symposia on Plant Health Issues
National Plant Health Stakeholder Meetings
Emission of a National Special Editions Stamp Celebrating IYPH 2020 
Emission of a National Special Editions Coin Celebrating IYPH 2020  
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Production of Documentaries on Plant Health Relevant Issues 
Plant Health Stands at National Flower, Agriculture or Trade Shows

17. FUTURE STEPS TO PROCLAIM IYPH 2020:
4. Future Activities (1)
FUTURE STEPS TO PROCLAIM IYPH 2020:
Decision/Declaration by CPM
FAO Programme/Finance C./FAO Council
Decision by FAO Conference
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Decision by UN General Assembly 
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18. TIME-LINE TO PROCLAIM IYPH 2020:
4. Future Activities (2)
TIME-LINE TO PROCLAIM IYPH 2020: 
CPM 2015
FAO 2017
UN 2018
IYPH 2020
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19. Necessary Decisions by CPM-11 (2015):
3. Future Activities (3)
Necessary Decisions by CPM-11 (2015):
Establishment and Composition of an IYPH 2020 Steering Committee
Endorsement of Scope of Plant Health
Endorsement of Main Objective of IYPH 2020
Endorsement of Specific Objectives of IYPH 2020
Pledging of Financial Assistance by Contracting parties and other donors
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20. Establishment of a Steering Committee:
4. Future Activities (4)
Establishment of a Steering Committee:
Steering Committee
Programme and Communications Group
Resource Mobilization Group
Partnership and Liaison Group
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7 members from CPs & 7 alternates
5-7 members from collaborating International Organizations and RPPOs
3 members from IPPC Secretariat and FAO
3 Representatives of major donors

21. 4. Future Activities (5) Communications and Advocacy:
Preparing FAO process
Developing tool-kit development
Making presentations at International, regional and national meetings
Showcasing at wwebsites of FAO, IPPC, RPPOs, NPPOs
Distributing bbrochures
Cooperating with social media
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22. Resource Mobilization:
4. Future Activities (6)
Resource Mobilization:
Making plan on resource Mobilization
Developing volunteer programme and donor solicitation
Approaching possible partners
Organizing series of activities for resource Mobilization
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23. HOW CAN RPPOs PARTICIPATE ?
Inform and promote
Support to proclaim IYPH 2020
Participate in planning and implementation - new ideas are welcome
Start Planning Activities now
Collaborate with the IPPC Secretariat on programme issues
Give Presentations at Scientific Conferences
Apply for Projects with Relevance for IYPH 2020
Offer to NPPOs to coordinate some sub-regional activities
Look now for financing your part

24. Contact Information
IPPC Secretariat AGDI - FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy. Tel: Websites:

25. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION!