The overall objectives of the BTSF Training Programme on Plant disease outbreaks-contingency planning for priority pests are:
- Provide for a common understanding of the current state of play of suitable approaches to address outbreaks of priority pests in the EU territory
- Identify tools, procedures and reaction measures (generic and specific)
- Compare key elements of contingency plans and other preparedness elements elaborated by their respective MS
- Building capacity at national level for the planning and implementation of plant health contingency actions
- Developing specific skills, through training, simulation and the exchange of experience and best practices
- Ensuring the new skills, knowledge and best practices learned are disseminated effectively within MS
The course addresses the following topics:
- Introduction to contingency plans of plant disease outbreaks in EU territory for priority pests.
- EU legal framework on contingency planning.
- Contingency planning: roles and responsibilities, chain of command.
- Simulation exercise and other preparedness activities.
- Action plans for priority pests.
This Training Programme has been designed for the profiles and positions described below. Please verify compliance with the selection criteria before submitting or validating applications.
- All official staff of countries invited involved in development and implementation of plant disease outbreak contingency plans.
- All staff from national, regional, and local competent authorities directly involved in carrying out inspections and enforcing controls of plant health, including staff from laboratories.
- Staff of competent authorities involved in controls of imported products.
- Proficient in the English language
| Session | Start Date | End Date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31/01/2023 | 03/02/2023 | Madrid | Spain |
| 2 | 21/03/2023 | 24/03/2023 | Ljubljana | Slovenia |
| 3 | 18/04/2023 | 21/04/2023 | Bratislava | Slovakia |
| 4 | 23/05/2023 | 26/05/2023 | Tallinn | Estonia |
| 5 | 13/06/2023 | 16/06/2023 | Lisbon | Portugal |
| 6 | 26/09/2023 | 29/09/2023 | Ljubljana | Slovenia |
| 7 | 17/10/2023 | 20/10/2023 | Bratislava | Slovakia |
| 8 | 14/11/2023 | 17/11/2023 | Tallinn | Estonia |
| 9 | 11/12/2023 | 14/12/2023 | Athens | Greece |
| 10 | 2024 | 2024 | Athens | Greece |
| 11 | 2024 | 2024 | Madrid | Spain |
