International Day of Plant Health 2026; May 12th.

FORUM:  “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security” International Day of Plant Health 2026. This year’s theme underscores the recognition that biosecurity measures aid in protecting plants, animals and people from biological threats by preventing harmful pests, diseases and organisms from entering, emerging or spreading. Biosecurity therefore serves as a safety net in agrifood systems – thereby safeguarding food security and nutrition. Plant biosecurity is a tool that underpins FAO’s Four Betters by safeguarding production systems, improving nutrition outcomes, conserving ecosystems and the environment, and strengthening resilient livelihoods. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #Planthealthday, #12May, #Protectourplants, #PlantHealth, #plant, #plantbiosecurity, #foodsecurity.

 

EVENT:  On May 12th, from 10:00 to 11:30 am at FAO HQ; The high-level event will be conducted in a talk-show format, to foster an engaging yet substantive discussion on the importance of plant biosecurity for food security. The event will be moderated by Yurdi Yasmi, NSP Director. Opening remarks will be delivered by FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, and FAO Chief Economist, Máximo Torero, both via video message. The Ambassadors to FAO of Brazil, Mexico and the United States, and the Director General of the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT have all confirmed their participation. The discussion will be guided by the IPPC Secretariat to ensure a coherent dialogue and balanced participation among speakers. Register to participate, explore the agenda programme and Watch the livestream!

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