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 and has been extended to 31 July 2024.

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! **

Visit the "IPRRG Webinar Series" page

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.

Visit the 'Project X' page

Senior Researcher positions at CABI

CABI is currently advertising for two Senior Research Scientist roles – if you know someone who might be interested in joining our team, please share these opportunities across your networks. Senior Data Scientist – Crop Modelling Responsible for developing and applying mechanistic crop models. Senior Data Scientist – Biotic Impact Modelling Focused on developing statistical approaches to […]

Read More

17th International Conference of the Ecology & Management of Alien Plant Invasions

Only two weeks remain to submit abstracts to the to the EMAPI conference, that will be held at the Lincoln University, Christchurch between the 2nd and 5th September 2025. The theme of the Conference will be “From Ecology to Action: Innovative Solutions for Plant Invasion Management” captures the need for the science of plant invasions […]

Read More

A series of Breakfast Club Webinars from EUPHRESCO and others projects

Breakfast Club 25: Thursday, 9th January – 10.00 AM CET Dr. Sarah Green – Principal Forest Pathologist at Forest Research, UK Title: Early Detection of Phytophthora in EU and Third Country Nurseries and Traded Plants Dr. Marleen Botermans – Senior Plant Virologist at the Dutch National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) Title: Baseline Study of Virus […]

Read More

PhD opportunity – Modelling climate effects on forest species

This 4-year opportunity is “adjacent” to pest risk modelling – involving many of the same bioclimatic modelling tools. Modelling the impact of rising temperature and seasonal drought on the productivity of key forest species Application closing date: 31st Oct 2024 Assessing the impact of rising temperature and seasonal drought on the productivity of key forest […]

Read More

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:

Read More