In 2018 the United Nations declared 2020 as the International Year for Plant Health (IYPH). The main aim of this initiative, lead by FAO and IPPC, is to raise awareness of the effects of plant health in poverty, hunger, as well as in environment protection and economic development. Seven key messages are the base of the IYPH initiative.

Participation is open to all types of public with the organization of different activities, like a photo contest, different events at national and international level, featuring stories, activity books for children,...

For more information and materials, visit the official website: www.ippc.int/en/iyph/