Activities and Objectives

The IWSS publishes a newsletter that is sent to members twice a year and holds the International Weed Control Congress every four years.

The objectives of the Society, as cited in its constitution include:

• Encourage, promote, and assist development of global weed science and weed control technology;
• Promote and assist international communications between individuals and organizations;
• Promote and assist development of special symposia on topics of international interest;
• Encourage and assist education and training in weed science and technology;
• Provide a calendar of important weed science events;
• Maintain liaison with relevant national and international organizations;
• Stimulate research, extension, and regulatory programs to answer changing weed problems;
• Encourage and assist in development of weed science societies.

To provide an international forum to deal with global weed problems by:

• organizing congresses, and collaborating in organizing meetings and courses.
• publishing and participating in publishing newsletters, proceedings, and monographs.