Introductory Course to the International Plant Protection Convention - Course SyllabusThis course introduces you to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), an international plant health agreement that aims to protect cultivated and wild plants by preventing the introduction and spread of pests by setting international standards to harmonize phytosanitary measures that would facilitate safe international trade At the end on the course, you will be able to:1. Explain the impact of pests and diseases to the environment, livelihoods and food security2. Describe the core components and mechanisms of the IPPC