Revision of News from Thu, 2013-01-17 14:00

IPPC Online Comment System.  Member input is crucial in international organizations because, without it, nations may not be able to implement. The Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has established the world’s most open, transparent and inclusive international standard setting process but, as a consequence, it is a complex process which often requires huge resources and coordination. In order to facilitate this process, the Secretariat has developed the Online Comment System (OCS) to allow the IPPC’s members to provide this important input, specifically for providing comments on draft standards. To see more see the website here.

BiodivERsA has recently published a call for proposals on Invasive Species and Biological Invasions in several European countries. Overseas territories are explicitly included, but the only Caribbean-relevant participating country listed is France.  Further information can be found here.