Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission

About Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission:

• It is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance plant health and plant protection.
• It was established in 1956 as a regional body approved by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
• Member Countries: The commission consists of 25 member countries, including India.
• Structure of the organization:
  • The Commission consists of representatives of all member countries and elects amongst them a Chairperson who serves for a period of two years.
  • The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization appoints and provides the secretariat that coordinates, organizes and follows up the work of the Commission.
  • The Commission, according to its provisions convenes at least once every two years and opens for participation to all member countries.
• Objectives: The commission coordinates and supports plant protection activities of its Members in Asia and the Pacific, with emphasis on developing regional standards for phytosanitary measures (RSPMs) etc.