Decides to declare 2020 the International Year of Plant Health;
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Invitesall Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, other international and regional organizations and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, individuals and other relevant stakeholders, to observe the International Year, as appropriate, through activities aimed at raising awareness of the importance of plant health and the economic, social and environmental impact of plant health on food security and ecosystem functions, and to share best practices in this regard;
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Invitesthe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in collaboration with the International Plant Protection Convention, mindful of the provisions contained in the annex to Economic and Social Council resolution 1980/67, to facilitate the implementation of the International Year;
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Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the implementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions;
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Invitesall relevant stakeholders to contribute to and support the International Year;
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and civil society organizations for appropriate observance.
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