28/05/2026
This week, two EPPO Scientific Officers took part in the Conference “Invasive Species as a Potential Threat to Russia’s Biological Security: Challenges and Risks”, organized in Moscow by the NPPO of the Russian Federation and the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Rob Tanner presented the role of EPPO in ensuring phytosanitary security in agriculture, forestry, and uncultivated natural areas, with particular emphasis on invasive alien plants, which were a key focus of the conference.
Dmitrii Musolin provided an overview of EPPO’s work on forest quarantine pests.
On the conference website (https://conference-invasia-vniikr.ru/), those interested can follow the sessions and access the programme, the book of abstracts, and video recordings of the presentations.