The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) in fulfilling its international obligations is attending the 2020 International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Regional Workshop via virtual presence. The annual event has been organised via virtual presence by IPPC for member countries due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Being the Fijian official IPPC contact point, BAF confirmed its participation for the regional workshop and registered for the week long programme which commenced on Friday 22 August, 2020 together with officials from Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji.

The objectives for this year’s regional workshop encompass developing capacity in critical areas relating to IPPC. It includes providing platform for analysis of draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), formulating productive comments using the examples of draft ISPMs, providing recommendations for consultation, building phytosanitary capacity and elevating awareness on all activities related to the IPPC. Last but not the least the workshop will allow South West Pacific participants the opportunity to exchange experiences and find common solutions to issues at the regional level through the e-platform.