Research to improve pest risk methods

The International Pest Risk Research Group is focused on improving pest risk modelling and mapping methods through the application and sharing of rigorous, innovative research.

Come join us at IPRRG 2024!

Come join us at IPRRG 2024!

The 2024 annual meeting of the International Pest Risk Research Group will be held in the beautiful city of Malaga, Spain, in association with the Spanish National Research Council and University of Malaga . The meeting will take place at the Institute for Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture (IHSM-UMA-CSIC), from 17th to 20th September 2024. We'd love for you to join us! Online abstract submission is open now.

Visit the "IPRRG 2024" meeting page

IPRRG Webinar Series

IPRRG Webinar Series

The IPRRG webinar series continues! Anyone can attend one of our webinars by following the webcast link on the "IPRRG Webinar Series" page. Recordings are also available afterward via IPRRG's YouTube channel. ** Interested in presenting? contact one of the Executive Committee officers! **

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Project X - "Burgeoning Asian Trade Connectivity: Implications for International Pest Risks"

Project X - "Burgeoning Asian Trade Connectivity: Implications for International Pest Risks"

A new Group project, known by the nickname "Project X", emerged from the IPRRG 2018 meeting in Taichung, Taiwan. The project is intended to focus the skills and talents of IPRRG on a pressing global issue. A full prospectus for the project is available on the Project X page.

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Upcoming Webinar: “Validating standardized Mahalanobis distance as a species distribution model for invasive alien speciesUpcoming Webinar” 15:00-16:00 CET, 10 Jan 2024

We are thrilled to invite you to an insightful webinar that delves into cutting-edge advancements in species distribution modeling (SDMs) and their pivotal role in identifying climatically suitable areas for invasive alien species. Our distinguished speaker will explore a groundbreaking approach that addresses common issues faced by traditional SDMs. Webinar Details:

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Members: please review the new IPRRG constitution prior to a ratification vote next month!

Dear IPRRG members (both regular members and students), We have a request, but first, here is some background information. For banking and accounting purposes, the IPRRG applied recently to incorporate as an association in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The IPRRG has long been governed by a constitution, which was formally ratified by members in […]

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Upcoming ISF Webinar, “IPRRG: What It Means for Collaboration and Capacity Building in Pest Risk Analysis”, 12:00-13:00 CEST 12 Oct

The International Seed Federation (ISF) is hosting a LIVE webinar about the IPRRG and how its various initiatives align with ISF’s work. The webinar will have a round table format, featuring Dr. Frank Koch (current IPRRG Chair), Dr. Darren Kriticos (Immediate Past IPRRG Chair) and Dr. Rose Souza Richards (current IPRRG Vice-Chair and ISF Phytosanitary […]

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