Global and National Efforts to Combat Invasive Alien Species
Global and National Efforts to Combat Invasive Alien Species
International Measures
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), 1992:
- The CBD recognizes invasive alien species as a major threat to global biodiversity. It calls upon member nations to prevent their introduction, and where necessary, control or eradicate them to safeguard ecosystems and native species.
- Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), 2022:
- Adopted under the UN CBD, the KMGBF sets a global target to reduce the rate of introduction and establishment of invasive alien species by at least 50% by 2030, emphasizing both prevention and sustainable ecosystem management.
- Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) :
- An international initiative that promotes scientific research, capacity building, and the development of management strategies for dealing with invasive species at a global scale.
- Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) :
- A network of global experts under the IUCN’s Species Survival Commission, the ISSG provides policy advice, research, and technical expertise on IAS prevention and control.
- International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) :
- A multilateral treaty focused on protecting global agriculture and natural ecosystems by preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests, including invasive species.
- Regional Efforts (e.g. European Union’s Regulation on Invasive Alien Species) :
- Regional frameworks like the EU Regulation aim to create coordinated responses within their territories to monitor, control, and eliminate invasive species, complementing global efforts.
