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100 of the world's worst invasive alien species : a selection from the Global Invasive Species Database.  French language version.

The study included two components. The first was a series (10) of desktop studies commissioned from around the world. The second was two rapid case studies conducted in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Both components aimed to gather qualitative and limited quantitative data on the effects that IAS have on rural livelihoods, quality of life and peoples’ ability to fulfil their basic needs from the environment.

The toolkit provides a practical resource tailored to the specific issues and legal challenges associated with invasive alien species prevention and control. It contains examples and background information to support and inform real-world policy, planning and management. The primary aim of the toolkit is to provide a user-friendly guide to strengthening national policy, legal and institutional frameworks in this field. It provides detailed guidance on how to mainstream invasive alien species into planning and policy-making and draft new or amended legislation for all aspects of prevention and management.

This booklet is intended to raise awareness of the severe threat posed by Invasive Alien Species, and to promote the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

It includes pages on some of the major invasive species in Africa

This site provides summary information on DNA barcode coverage for invertebrate pests of significance to global plant production. It is intended for use by the plant protection community, including regulators, researchers, and growers; allowing users to determine how DNA barcoding can assist their pest identification needs while promoting further development of DNA barcode libraries for plant pests.

This booklet introduces alien wetland invaders by describing seven of the worst species already introduced to Africa and mentions several others that are potential threats. It is hoped that this publication will raise the awareness of those concerned and provide them with sources for information and technical assistance.

The database lists 1236 alien species of plants, animals and fungi in Poland. Information on these species include the pathway, place and time of introduction to Poland, present distribution, population trends and impacts on native species, habitats and ecosystems. Possible methods of control and management are also assessed. Terminology on biological invasions is very complex and often inconsistent. Apart from alien, the species in question are referred to as introduced, acclimatized, invasive, non-indigenous, allochtonous, or exotic. Alien Species in Poland follows definitions agreed by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and then implemented in the "European Strategy on Invasive Alien Species" adopted by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention. Alien species: a species, subspecies or lower taxon, introduced outside its natural past or present distribution; includes any part, gametes, seeds, eggs, or propagules of such species that might survive and subsequently reproduce. Invasive alien species (IAS): an alien species whose introduction and/or spread threaten biological diversity. (For pragmatic reasons, in the database this group also includes alien species whose introduction and/or spread threaten economy and/or human health ). Introduction: the movement by human agency, indirect or direct, of an alien species outside of its natural range (past or present). This movement can be either within a country or between countries or areas beyond national jurisdiction."

This revised alligator weed strategic plan aims to provide guidance to key stakeholders, from local to a national level, for the ongoing management of alligator weed and to help build on the gains made since the release of the original plan in an era of reduced national coordination.

The alligator weed priority framework is divided into 4 sections:  1. Prevent spread;  2. Identify and eradicate non core infestations; 3. Manage core infestations; 4. Research and development.  This document provides further detail regarding each of the priorities listed.

The AJB publishes peer-reviewed, innovative, significant research of interest to a wide audience of plant scientists in all areas of plant biology (structure, function, development, diversity, genetics, evolution, systematics), all levels of organization (molecular to ecosystem), and all plant groups and allied organisms (cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, and lichens).

The current threats posed by invasive species in Northern Ireland are significant. In response to these threats the Department of Environment has developed the Invasive Alien Species Strategy for Northern Ireland. The overarching strategic aim of the Strategy is to minimise the risk posed, and reduce the negative impacts caused, by invasive alien species in Northern Ireland. Increasing awareness and understanding of the risks and issues involved in tackling invasive alien species is a central overarching issue.

Anatrack Ltd is a spin-out from the United Kingdom’s Natural Environment Research Council’s Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (NERC-CEH). Founded in 2000, its primary purpose has been to develop and market ecological software designed in NERC-CEH, with a particular interest in the development of specialist GIS software for modelling animal populations in relation to human impacts and especially changing land-use. Anatrack now also conducts research more widely on environmental topics, mostly for the European Commission.

Animal Conservation provides a forum for rapid publication of novel, peer-reviewed research into conservation of animal species and their habitats. The focus is on rigorous studies of an empirical or theoretical nature. Studies may relate to populations, species, or communities but should have broad conservation significance.

The OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code (the Aquatic Code) sets out standards for the improvement of aquatic animal health and welfare and veterinary public health worldwide, including through standards for safe international trade in aquatic animals (amphibians, crustaceans, fish and molluscs) and their products.

As the official journal of the Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society , Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management promotes understanding of the structure, function, and performance of healthy and damaged aquatic ecosystems (freshwater, marine, estuarine) from integrated, multi-disciplinary and sustainable perspectives.

Aquatic Sciences - Research Across Boundaries publishes original research, overviews, and reviews dealing with aquatic systems (wetlands, freshwater and marine systems) and their boundaries, including the impact of human activities on these systems.

The continued spread of asparagus weeds threatens Australia’s biodiversity, including endangered coastal and forest ecosystems. This draft Strategic Plan provides a framework to prevent the spread and reduce the impacts of these weeds. Nationally coordinated implementation of this Plan, in conjunction with all stakeholders, will allow for etter protection of priority assets by providing tools and information, coordinating programs, identifying management priorities, and fostering partnerships that lead to more strategic, collaborative management.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Austria to the CBD.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Bangladesh.

The Bern Convention created in 1992 a specialised group of experts called "Group of Experts on Invasive Alien Species". The group collected and analysed different national laws dealing with invasive species and proposed work aimed at the harmonisation of national regulations on introduced species, particularly on the fields of definitions, territorial scope of regulation, listing of species whose introduction is undesirable, identification of authorities responsible for permits, conditions for issuing such permits and control involved. One of the main products of the Group was the European Strategy on IAS. The group of experts meets every two years to check progress in implementation and propose new ideas.  The page links to reports, recommendations and documents.

The present publication, the Proceedings of the aforementioned workshop, focuses on ‘best practices’ to address the risks associated with imports of live animals (and their parasites and pathogens) in international trade. Such species are imported primarily for the pet, aquarium/terrarium, aquaculture/mariculture, live bait, game farming, fur farming and live food industries, and include terrestrial, aquatic, vertebrate and invertebrate species. It is important to note that, non-native animals together with their parasites and pathogens, are introduced into countries both unintentionally and intentionally, but that the workshop focused on addressing the risks associated with intentional introductions of live animals. Simons, S.A. and De Poorter, M. (eds.) 2009. Best Practices in Pre-Import Risk Screening for Species of Live Animals in International Trade: Proceedings of an Expert Workshop on Preventing Biological Invasions, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA, 9-11 April 2008. Global Invasive Species Programme, Nairobi, Kenya. 30pp.

Biodiversity and Conservation is an international journal that publishes articles on all aspects of biological diversity-its description, analysis and conservation, and its controlled rational use by humankind.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has proclaimed national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) to be the primary mechanisms for the implementation of the Convention and its Strategic Plan. Article 6(a) of the CBD requires all Parties to develop an NBSAP. The strategy is meant to be a roadmap for how the country intends to fulfil the objectives of the Convention in light of its specific national circumstances. The related action plan will constitute the sequence of steps to be taken to meet the goals of the strategy. The development of the NBSAP in accordance with Article 6(a) is the cornerstone for fulfilling the requirement of Article 6(b) to mainstream biodiversity and the three objectives of the CBD. This should occur across all sectors of government, economic sectors and involve other actors who have an impact on biodiversity, through relevant sectoral or cross-sectoral plans, programmes and policies.

The journal publishes articles spanning a diverse range of fields that contribute to the biological, sociological, and economic dimensions of conservation and natural resource management. The primary aim of Biological Conservation is the publication of high-quality papers that advance the science and practice of conservation, or which demonstrate the application of conservation principles for natural resource management and policy.

Biological Invasions publishes research and synthesis papers on patterns and processes of biological invasions in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine (including brackish) ecosystems. Also of interest are scholarly papers on management and policy issues as they relate to conservation programs and the global amelioration or control of invasions.

Bird Conservation International is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote worldwide research and action for the conservation of birds and the habitats upon which they depend. The official journal of BirdLife International, it provides stimulating, international and up-to-date coverage of a broad range of conservation topics, using birds to illuminate wider issues of biodiversity, conservation and sustainable resource use.

he Brazilian database on invasive alien species developed by the Universidad Nacional del Sur, in Argentina, and by the Horus Institute and The Nature Conservancy in Brazil, has been offered as a free product for other countries in the process of compiling data on biological invasions.  The page is available in English or Portuguese.

The ISC is a constantly developing encyclopaedic resource containing: Datasheets on over 1500 invasive species and animal diseases; Basic datasheets on further species, countries, habitats and pathways; Bibliographic database of over 75,000 records; Full text documents. The datasheets comprise fully referenced sections on taxonomy and nomenclature, distribution, habitat, identification, biology and ecology, species associations, pathways for introduction, impacts and management, complemented by images and maps, and supported by abstracts and full text articles.

Cal-IPC maintains the California Invasive Plant Inventory, a comprehensive list of invasive plants based on ecological impacts, pursues improvement of invasive plant policy through advocacy events and grassroots organizing and presents

This site which is the culmination of the efforts of many scientists; national; regional and international organisations is a collaborative effort to address the issue IAS in the Caribbean. Entities such as the Caribbean Plant Health Directors Forum (CPHDF) organised mainly by the USDA/APHIS and CARICOM; the project: Mitigating the Threats of Invasive Alien Species in the Insular Caribbean (MTIASIC) funded by the Global Fund for the Environment (GEF) with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the lead implementing agency and the Centre for Agriculture and Bio-Sciences International (CABI) as the lead executing agency; and Caribbean Invasive Species Working Group (CISWIG) are some of the main groups actively tackling the issue of IAS in the Caribbean. This site documents some of the key actions to addressing this issue in a way that promotes the actions; the results achieved. It will also give details on a range of IAS of importance to the Caribbean while highlighting the people and organisations that are pioneering the work with these species that can potentially threaten our health and livelihoods; disrupt both intra-regional and international trade and impact our environment by threatening native and endemic Caribbean biodiversity.

Database of the world's known species of animals, plants, fungi and micro-organisms.  Product of a consortium delivering ca 70% of known species; used as a name backbone for GBIF, Encyclopedia of Life etc. All records have scientific names, many have common names where these exist.  Connect to the source database for additional information about any taxon.  The catalogue of Life includes Species 2000 and the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).

Agricultural biodiversity provides not only food and income but also raw materials for clothing, shelter, medicines, breeding new varieties, and performs other services such as maintenance of soil fertility and biota, and soil and water conservation, all of which are essential to human survival. This site provides links to national reports, case studies, toolkits and approaches for sustainable use of biofuels and other related information.

The overall goal of the Biodiversity for Development initiative is to improve the integration of the three objectives of the Convention into development plans and priorities in keeping the spirit of Article 6 (b). The three inter-related objectives of the initiative are: 1.To promote the integration of biodiversity considerations into sectoral policies or cross-sectoral strategies (e.g. Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers or Sustainable Development Strategies) as well as ensuring the development dimension in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs); 2.To facilitate the exchange of experiences and the dissemination of lessons learned and good practices regarding the integration of biodiversity into development sectors and poverty reduction strategies and programmes; 3.To strengthen the linkages between CBD Programmes of Work and development / poverty alleviation, and raise awareness of the Parties on this crucial issue.

It is now widely recognized that climate change and biodiversity are interconnected. Biodiversity is affected by climate change, with negative consequences for human well-being, but biodiversity, through the ecosystem services it supports, also makes an important contribution to both climate-change mitigation and adaptation. Consequently, conserving and sustainably managing biodiversity is critical to addressing climate change. This site provides links and information to COP Decisions, case studies, resources, documents and other related areas.

With the kind assistance of the Parties, the Secretariat has been compiling information to prepare a set of country profiles. The objective is to provide for each country, the most relevant national information related to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Users can select countries from a drop-down list and view in detail national biodiversity information for the selected country.

The database on access and benefit-sharing measures includes measures taken by Parties in order to implement the access and benefit-sharing provisions of the Convention. The database covers a broad range of measures such as: national or regional strategies, policies, legislation or regulations. It may also include measures undertaken at the regional, national, sub-national or community level. Moreover, the database provides an overview of the main ABS elements of each regional or national regime when you click on the respective region or country name. The main ABS elements displayed are: ABS national focal point, competent national authority, scope, prior informed consent (PIC) procedures, mutually agreed terms (MATs) including benefit-sharing, compliance mechanisms, traditional knowledge associated to genetic resources and other. Further information on each measure can be obtained by clicking on the title of the measure.

Many biodiversity-based ecosystem services are not traded on markets, and their value is not properly reflected in market prices. The economic work under the Convention seeks to promote the valuation of these services, and to introduce measures that correct the incentives of individuals, governments and companies towards more effective conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, such as promoting the trade of biodiversity-based goods that are produced in a sustainable manner. It also seeks to ensure the mutual supportiveness of international trade rules and the objectives of the Convention. This site ptovides links to relevant resources such as tools and guidance, national reports, databases, documents, related websites and others.

Convention on Biological Diversity. This page provides access to sources of information on experiences with invasive alien species, including case studies and assessments. The list of sources is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather is intended to focus on some key sources that themselves contain a variety of information on experiences with invasive alien species

The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation addresses the challenges posed by threats to plant diversity. The overall purpose of the Strategy is to achieve the three objectives of the Convention, particularly for Plant diversity, taking into consideration Article 8(j) of the Convention and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The Strategy considers plants in the terrestrial, inland water and marine environments. Further, the Strategy applies to the three primary levels of biological diversity as recognized by the Convention, hence plant genetic diversity, plant species and communities and their associated habitats and ecosystems.

Convention on Biological Diversity. This page provides links to some key tools and guidance related to invasive alien species, as well as to guidance documents that are specific to certain pathways.

Our fundamental reliance on biodiversity and ecosystem services offers significant opportunities to more consistently recognize and manage biodiversity’s services for human health and to contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use at all scales. We can improve our understanding of the complex linkages between biodiversity, ecosystem services and human health as well as promote co-benefits through joint policies and implementation activities by strengthening collaboration with the health sector and better integrating biodiversity into national health strategies and programmes and health into national biodiversity strategies and activities.

Impact assessment is the process of identifying the future consequences of a current or proposed action. It is used to ensure that projects, programmes and policies are economically viable, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable. Work under the Convention seeks to support efforts to adequately reflect biodiversity considerations in impact assessments. Guidance developed under the Convention helps to decide which aspects of biodiversity may need to be monitored and how to carry this out in a cost-effective way.

The general purpose of the Liaison Group is to facilitate cooperation among relevant organizations to support measures to prevent the introduction and mitigate the impacts of invasive alien species. In the period up to 2020 the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, and in particular Aichi Target 9, will provide the main focus of the work of this group.

Over the past century, island biodiversity has been subject to intense pressure from invasive alien species, habitat change and over-exploitation, and, increasingly, from climate change and pollution. This pressure is also keenly felt by island economies. Among the most vulnerable of the developing countries, small island developing States (SIDS) depend on the conservation and sustainable use of island biodiversity for their sustainable development.

This site provides links to national reports, case studies, toolkits and guidelines, publications and other related information.

List of countries party to the CBD, the Cartagena Protocol and its Supplementary Protocol, or the Nagoya Protocol.

The world’s mountains encompass some of the most spectacular landscapes, a great diversity of species and habitat types, and distinctive human communities. Mountains occur on all continents, in all latitude zones, and within all the world’s principal biome types. Mountains provide freshwater for more than half of humanity, and are, in effect, the water towers of the world.

This site provides links to national reports, case studies, toolkits and guidelines, publications and other related information.

National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) are the principal instruments for implementing the Convention at the national level (Article 6). The Convention requires countries to prepare a national biodiversity strategy (or equivalent instrument) and to ensure that this strategy is mainstreamed into the planning and activities of all those sectors whose activities can have an impact (positive and negative) on biodiversity.

Convention on Biological Diversity National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

The consolidated modus operandi of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA), adopted by the Conference of the Parties in decision VIII/10, lists among its functions that SBSTTA should inter alia identify new and emerging issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. In decision IX/29 the Conference of the Parties provided guidance on the procedure for the identification of new and emerging issues and on the review of proposals. In accordance with this decision, Parties and relevant organizations are invited after each meeting of the Conference of the Parties to submit proposals on new and emerging issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Convention on Biological Diversity. This page lists some Principles, Guidelines and other tools developed under the Convention. All are available in the six official United Nations Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian) through associated Conference of the Parties decisions (left column). In the language column on the right, links are made to associated PDF Publications of the Secretariat. It includes Guiding Principles for the Prevention, Introduction and Mitigation of Impacts of Alien Species that Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats or Species
The Guiding Principles are intended to assist governments to control invasive alien species, as an integral part of conservation and economic development. They comprise 15 principles on prevention, intentional and unintentional introduction, and mitigation of impacts.

Protected areas constitute an important stock of natural, cultural and social capital, yielding flows of economically valuable goods and services that benefit society, secure livelihoods, and contribute to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals. Moreover, protected areas are key to buffering unpredictable impacts of impending climate change. The CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas provides a globally-accepted framework for creating comprehensive, effectively managed and sustainably funded national and regional protected area systems around the globe.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in the Russian Federation

In decision X/2, the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, held from 18 to 29 October 2010, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, adopted a revised and updated Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, including the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, for the 2011-2020 period. This new plan will be the overarching framework on biodiversity, not only for the biodiversity-related conventions, but for the entire United Nations system.

Both access to and transfer of technology among contracting Parties are essential elements for attaining the objectives of the Convention. Contracting Parties undertake to provide and/or facilitate access for and transfer to other Contracting Parties of technologies that are relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity or make use of genetic resources and do not cause significant damage to the environment.

The tourism industry represents one of the main sectors in the global economy, often referred to as the world’s largest single industry. Harnessing the opportunities and dealing with the challenges of the largest ongoing migration of people in history is of utmost importance, and is particularly significant for developing countries.

The Secretariat’s tourism activities provide bridges and links between various thematic programmes to ultimately facilitate the implementation of the Convention. These programmes, such as island biodiversity, marine and coastal biodiversity, forests, and invasive species, are crucial to a complementary approach to tourism issues.

CBD COP decisions on Invasive Alien Species

The mission of the Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health is to serve a lead role in development, consolidation and dissemination of information and programs focused on invasive species, forest health, natural resource and agricultural management through technology development, program implementation, training, applied research and public awareness at the (USA) state, regional, national and international levels. It includes a list of websites, publications, images and information.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic Report on Alien and Invasive Species in the Central African Republic

This report was prepared by the “Working Group on Introductions and Transfers of Marine Organisms” of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea and by the “Working Party on Introductions” of the European Inland Fisheries Advisory Commission.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Congo

The database provides information for over 330 marine invasive alien species globally, which can be downloaded as an MS Access file. Each factsheet contains the species' threat scores, geographical and habitat information, invasive pathways and non-native areas of occurrence. The site also offers access to a quick reference guide or a shape file of the Marine Ecoregions of the World (MEOW), which is a biogeographic classification of global coastal ecosystems. The global database contains information on over 330 marine invasive species, including non-native distributions by marine ecoregion, invasion pathways, and ecological impact and other threat scores.

Code, rationale and supporting information behind the development of codes of practise is in line with Aichi Target 9 of the Strategic Plan for biodiversity 2011–2020 after their adoption during the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP10, which took place in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, in October 2010).

Covers all recorded invasive vertebrate eradications on islands and an important tool to improve the quality of eradications.

The DAISIE database covers all taxa of marine, freshwater and terrestrial invasives in Europe.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The site contains the archives of scientific research undertaken for New Zealand native species.

Guidelines for national ballast water status : assessment.  French-language version

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in the Dominican Republic

ECOLEX, the Gateway to Environmental Law, is a web-based information service operated jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the UN Environmental Program (UNEP). ECOLEX is the most comprehensive global source of national and international environmental and natural resources law and policy. The ECOLEX user can access legal and policy instruments - international agreements, legislation, judicial decisions, law and policy literature - relating to ecosystems, species and genetic resources as well as other sectors affecting biodiversity such as agriculture, fisheries, forestry, mining and water. ECOLEX’s four databases can be browsed in two main ways, Simple Searches and Advanced Searches.

Ecological Applications, published eight times per year, contains ecological research and discussion papers that have specific relevance to environmental management and policy.

Ecological Management & Restoration aims to bridge the gap between the ecologist's perspective and field manager's experience. Publishing peer-reviewed articles, technical reports, news items, reviews and letters on the science and practice of ecosystem restoration and management, this innovative journal combines a highly readable style with scientifically credible material.

Ecology and Evolution is the peer reviewed journal for rapid dissemination of research in all areas of ecology, evolution and conservation science. The journal gives priority to quality research reports, theoretical or empirical, that develop our understanding of organisms and their diversity, interactions between them, and the natural environment.

This guideline aims to aid parties working with ballast water management to evaluate and quantify the potential economic impacts of accidental introductions of marine species through ballast water.

ESR is international and interdisciplinary. It covers all endangered forms of life on Earth, the threats faced by species and their habitats and the necessary steps that must be undertaken to ensure their conservation. ESR publishes high quality contributions reporting research on all species (and habitats) of conservation concern, whether they be classified as Near Threatened or Threatened (Endangered or Vulnerable) by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) or highlighted as part of national or regional conservation strategies.

Environmental Management offers research and opinions on use and conservation of natural resources, protection of habitats and control of hazards, spanning the field of applied ecology without regard to traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Acoop-it page gathering information on risk assessment and risk management performed to protect plant health in the EPPO region and worldwide. Also sharing information on PRA methodology (e.g. climate mapping, PRA schemes, evaluation of impact).

EPPO produces a wide selection of publications, books, journals and brochures (in English and French). Some of these publications can be obtained electronically. Most EPPO standards can be retrieved as electronic files from our section 'Standard'. You can also receive information by e-mail (EPPO Reporting Service) and be informed of the availability of new EPPO Standards and new phytosanitary regulations by registering with the EPPO Electronic Documentation Service.

List of introduced species. Spanish language.

EASIN aims at increasing the access to data and information on alien species in Europe. EASIN facilitates the exploration of existing alien species information from distributed resources through a network of interoperable web services, following internationally recognized standards and protocols.

EASIN has a set of links to online resources including databases, publications and checklists of species. It also serves a Catalogue of alien species in Europe.

This is a monthly information report on events of phytosanitary concern. It focuses on new geographical records, new host plants, new pests (including invasive alien plants), pests to be added to the EPPO Alert List, detection and identification methods etc.

The site provides lists of invasive and potentially invasive alien species, risk and pathway analyses, management standards, links to relevant resources, and other information services (database, bulletin, reporting service etc.) Wild plants can be threatened by the introduction and spread of pests, and notably by 'invasive alien plants' which can seriously disturb and destroy natural plant communities. Therefore in the early 2000s, EPPO started to work more specifically on invasive alien plants, in particular to analyze the risks presented by specific invasive alien plant species for the EPPO region and recommend measures to prevent their introduction and spread via international trade."

Provides an overview of the national regulation regarding invasive aliens for northern European countries. It includes short explanations about the various hard and soft regulatory instruments, and links to national law texts.

NOBANIS provides fact sheets on some of the invasive alien species of the northern European region, covering both animals and plant as well as microorganisms.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in the European Union

The national biodiversity portal of Guatemala. With consultation and publication of information relating to biodiversity and related topics. This includes an overview of invasive Alien Species

EMPRES Global Animal Disease Information System (EMPRES-i) is a web-based application that has been designed to support veterinary services by facilitating the organization and access to regional and global disease information. Timely and reliable disease information enhances early warning and response to transboundary and high impact animal diseases, including emergent zoonoses, and supports prevention, improved management and progressive approach to control. The team conducts global surveillance of animal disease pathogens and we follow up disease events of significance in terms of impact at global level, livestock production, food security and public health. Risk assessment is a key activity of the team in Rome.

Animal genetic resources for food and agriculture (AnGR) provide crucial options for the sustainable development of livestock production. The erosion of these resources globally, and particularly in many developing countries, has accelerated in recent years as a consequence of the rapid changes affecting livestock production systems (intensification and industrialization). Disease outbreaks, other disasters and emergencies, and the degradation of grazing land are also threats. FAO’s work in the field of AnGR management takes a broad approach – addressing technical, policy and institutional issues, and taking account of interactions with other aspects of natural resource management, production system dynamics and general economic development.

A community website that allows you to record and map sightings of feral animals, birds,fish and control activities in your local area. includes mobile mapping tools, Distribution data, and resources on control In all AUS states.

Use the search form on the page linked to. Fish, freshwater and marine, global.  Use search system for scientific or common names.

To identify species either enter the Family name of the fish and use the ‘Identification by pictures’, ‘list of pictures’ or ‘Identification keys’ buttons, or, at the bottom of the page there is a set of tools, including Quick Identification, Identification Keys, Identification by Morphometrics, Species by Ecosystem.

This page contains a review of forest insect pests and diseases in naturally-regenerating forests and planted forests in 25 countries representing Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, , Latin America and the Caribbean the Near East.

Records of aquatic species introduced or transferred from one country to another. Information can be accessed through a simple word search or advanced search using country names or species-introduction components.

This site provides a list of species profiles for significant pest species impacting forests and the forest sector. Each factsheet contains information on the species' identification, distribution, ecology, pathways, symptoms and damage, and possible control measures.

Forest Ecology and Management publishes scientific articles that link forest ecology with forest management, and that apply biological and ecological knowledge to the management and conservation of man-made and natural forests. The scope of the journal includes all forest ecosystems of the world.

The aim of the journal is to publish high quality articles and reviews on all aspects of research, practice and policy that inform and promote the sustainable management of forests and trees.

The journal is inclusive of all subjects, geographical zones and study locations, including trees in urban environments, plantations and natural forests.

Freshwater Biology publishes papers on all aspects of the ecology of inland surface waters, including rivers and lakes, connected ground waters, flood plains and other wetlands. We publish studies of micro-organisms, algae, macrophytes, invertebrates, fish and other vertebrates, as well as those concerning whole systems and related physical and chemical aspects of the environment.

The Non-native Species Secretariat has responsibility for helping to coordinate the approach to invasive non-native species in Great Britain. We are responsible to a Programme Board which represents the relevant governments and agencies of England, Scotland and Wales. This website provides tools and information for those working to support the UK non-native species strategy.

The importance of biodiversity to individuals varies according to gender. Based upon the social roles of and power relations between men and women, gender is shaped by culture, social relations, and natural environments. For this reason, we need to incorporate gender dimensions into our understanding of biodiversity and its conservation, sustainable use and the sharing of benefits. CBD developed a Gender Plan of Action in 2008 that defines the Secretariat’s role in stimulating and facilitating efforts on national, regional, and global levels to promote gender equality and mainstream a gender perspective. The Millennium Development Goals emphasize clear linkages between gender equality, poverty alleviation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Such insights should be included into our outlook and approach to reversing biodiversity loss, reducing poverty and improving human wellbeing.

The Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) developed & delivered World Bank-funded, GISP Training Courses and a range of capacity building activities which targeted developing countries- training courses on Economic Analysis of Invasive Species; Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Invasive Species; Management of Marine and Coastal Invasive Species; Management of Invasive Species; Strategies and Tools to Prevent the Introduction of Invasive Species; Taxonomy of Marine Invasive Species and Regional Capacity Building Workshops on Invasive Species. The toolkits and training course materials in English and some in Spanish, French and Portuguese as power point presentations and course exercises.

GISP Training Course on Drafting Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Invasive Species in English. Shine C. 2008 A Toolkit for Developing Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Invasive Alien Species. Publisher Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP)

Training course materials on invasive alien species management in Kenya and Mozambique. Wittenberg R. & Cock M.J.W. 2001 (eds) Invasive Alien Species: A Toolkit for Best Prevention and Management Practices. Publisher Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP)

Global Change Biology exists to promote understanding of the interface between all aspects of current environmental change that affects a substantial part of the globe and biological systems.

Global Ecology and Biogeography focuses on the emerging field of macroecology: the study of broad, consistent patterns in the ecological characteristics of organisms and ecosystems. The journal emphasizes studies that address general ecological hypotheses, explored and tested using data of broad geographic, taxonomic, or temporal scope.

The GISD focuses on invasive alien species that threaten native biodiversity and covers all taxonomic groups from micro-organisms to animals and plants in all ecosystems. Species information is either supplied by or reviewed by expert contributors from around the world. It is managed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) of the Species Survival Commission of the IUCN-World Conservation Union.

This website provides a large directory of sites covering different aspects of invasive species at different spatial scales and with a global coverage.

This report details the results of an extensive desktop study to quantify the economic impacts of an invasive weed species in Africa. This report examines the economic impact of this invasive weed species, including impacts on fishing yields, agricultural production and tourism. The impacts were valued using market prices (where available) and published data on yields and productivity.

The Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) together with its Partner Organisations began activities in 1997 with a Knowledge-Building Phase which culminated in a number of groundbreaking publications. A wide range of themes have been covered including Invasive species management; Best practices in pre-import risk screening for species of live animals in international trade; Biofuel crops and non-native species; Marine biofouling and guidelines for prevention and management; Invasive species and Protected Areas; Economic impacts of invasive species; National and Regional Legislation for promotion and Support to the Prevention, Control, and Eradication of Invasive Species; the Aid Trade - International Assistance Programs as Pathways for the Introduction of Invasive Alien Species and Alien species in Aquaculture - considerations for responsible use.

The Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) assists islands in addressing one of the world’s greatest challenges: to conserve and sustainably utilize the invaluable island natural resources that support people, cultures, and livelihoods in their island homes around the world. It brings together island nations and nations with islands — small and large, developing and developed — to mobilize leadership, increase resources and share skills, knowledge, technologies and innovations in a cost-effective and sustainable way that will catalyze action for conservation and sustainable livelihoods on islands.

Lists all taxa, global. Index of scientific names provided by all Name Repositories (17,275,622 name strings total); can help find instances of the use of a name that is otherwise unknown. There is no taxonomic opinion, which means that any name may not be the one currently in use for a species. To find the name in current use employ a different database, such as Catalogue of Life.

Summarising key findings of the Phase I Synthesis Conference held in September 2000 in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, this publication presents ten strategic responses that address how to mitigate the threats of IAS. Directed toward the decision-makers whose policies and practices are affecting the movement of species around the world, this strategy strives to provide a resource to increase awareness and provide policy advice.

Invasive aquatic species are one of the four greatest threats to the world's oceans, and can cause extremely severe environmental, economic and public health impacts.The GEF/UNDP/IMO Global Ballast Water Management Programme (GloBallast) is assisting developing countries to; reduce the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens in ships' ballast water, implement the IMO ballast water Guidelines and prepare for the new IMO ballast water Convention.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Greece

A guide to designing legal and institutional frameworks on alien invasive species

This document is a manual providing advice and information to the development of national ballast water management strategies. It contains a step-by-step guide and a list of useful resources at the end.

This document provides guidelines and advice for national administrations through the processes of evaluating and preparing for the implementation of ballast water management measures.

This document provides guidelines and advice for national administrations through the processes of evaluating and preparing for the implementation of ballast water management measures.

These guidelines outline step-by-step recommendations for interventions to minimise risks of biological invasions along the biofuels supply chain.

This journal provides a forum to promote knowledge of harmful microalgae and macroalgae, including cyanobacteria, as well as monitoring, management and control of these organisms.

This is where users download risk assessments of previously screened plant species. Currently, there are 1443 species assessments available.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Honduras

Hydrobiologia publishes original research, reviews and opinions investigating the biology of all aquatic environments, including the impact of human activities. Coverage includes molecular-, organism-, community- and ecosystem-level studies dealing with limnology and oceanography, including systematics and aquatic ecology.

As part of the Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN), the I3N Invasive Species Network is a regional network of people and institutions sharing information on invasive species of all taxa. The database is under construction, and currently only features a list of invasive species.

A database containing a list of invasive species. This is the component corresponding to CHILE of the information network on invasive alien species (I3N) of the Inter-American network of information on biodiversity (IABIN)"

As part of the Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN), the I3N Invasive Species Network is a regional network of people and institutions sharing information on invasive species of all taxa.

As part of the Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN), the I3N Invasive Species Network is a regional network of people and institutions sharing information on invasive species of all taxa.

As part of the Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN), the I3N Invasive Species Network is a regional network of people and institutions sharing information on invasive species of all taxa.

The database contains more than two thousand references.

I3N integrates information from countries throughout the Americas to support the detection and management of invasive alien species. I3N provides capacity building and an array of electronic tools for information management and increased access to information. Pages within the site include risk assessment tools and a vector pathway analysis tool.

The ICES Code of Practice sets forth recommended procedures and practices to diminish the risks of detrimental effects from the intentional introduction and transfer of marine (including brackish water) organisms. The Code is aimed at a broad audience since it applies to both public (commercial and governmental) and private (including scientific) interests. In short, any persons engaged in activities that could lead to the intentional or accidental release of exotic species should be aware of the procedures covered by the Code of Practice.

This report is a summary of progress made by stakeholders over the past five years (2003-2008) in the implementation of strategies aimed at controlling the spread of the three aquatic weeds of national significance (WoNS): • Alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) • Cabomba (Cabomba caroliniana) • Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) Information for this report is drawn primarily from annual reports prepared by the National Aquatic Weeds Coordinator for the National Aquatic Weeds Management Group, though other sources were also consulted.

Site Specializing in Invasive Bamboo Research in the USA

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinates and promotes marine research on oceanography, the marine environment, the marine ecosystem, and on living marine resources in the North Atlantic. ICES is a scientific and research organization for the provision of information and advice to member countries and international bodies.

This site provides a list of the ten most unwanted aquatic invasive species which have been introduced to various parts of the world through contaminated ballast water. Information on the species' native and introduced ranges as well as theier ecological and socio-economic impacts are included.

This report evaluates the effectiveness of international agreements and organizations and recommends numerous improvements. It includes a series of tables and maps, which can be easily updated. The tables present a problem-oriented summary of global and regional legal instruments and an indication of the scientific, technical, and legal guidance offered by international bodies. The maps demonstrate geographic relationships in eight ocean regions -- among regional marine and regional fisheries conventions, large marine ecosystems, major river basins, marine protected areas, and national jurisdiction.

Phytosanitary Capacity building strategy. Contracting parties to the IPPC agree to promote the provision of technical assistance to other contracting parties with the objective of facilitating the implementation of the Convention. In particular, the Convention encourages support to developing countries in order to improve the effectiveness of their National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) and increase the potential for them to realize the benefits of safe trade. The Convention also encourages participation in regional plant protection organizations as the basis for cooperation in achieving the aims of the IPPC at the regional level.

At Phytosanitary.info you can find and contribute phytosanitary technical resources from and to the world's plant protection community. The IPPC Secretariat encourages contributions in any language from anyone in the world working in the field of plant protection including IPPC Contracting Parties, Regional Plant Protection Organisations and other relevant organisations.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental Organisation. Of particular relevance to the GIASIPartnership are href="http://www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/esaro/what_we_do/inv...">the Invasive Species Initiative , which is part of the Global Species Programme of IUCN, located in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

This website contains a database of introduced plant species in Russia. Users can search for plants by common name (Russia), scientific name, order, family, country of origin, or region of occurrence in Russia. Species records include information on taxonomy, year of introduction, biotope of introduction, dispersal dynamics, enemies and competitors, economic importance and effects of introduction.

The module is a tool that offers a logical framework of obligations and commitments from regional and global biodiversity agreements, which encompass issues of invasive alien species. This is based on current articles, decisions, recommendations and conclusions from a range of agreements on issues that are significant for biodiversity. Modules are also supported at country level. Invasive alien species (IAS) are non-native species that are introduced deliberately or unintentionally in areas outside their natural habitats, where they become established, proliferate and spread, causing damage to the environment. Implementation requirements from multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) focus on the prevention of the introduction of IAS and the control and eradication of those IAS, which nonetheless become established to threaten ecosystems, habitats or native species that may be endangered. The module is divided into seven sections: Assessments: including risk assessment, impact assessment, presence of IAS, identification, reporting and indicators. Legislative measures and national policies: including national strategies. Management: including the prevention and eradication of IAS, rehabilitation and restoration, and other non-legislative approaches. Economic instruments: including incentives Provision of resources: including funding activities and capacity building. Communication, education and public awareness: including training Cooperation: including coordination across sectors "

Invasive Alien Species and Protected areas: A Scoping Report Part I. Scoping the scale and nature of invasive alien species threats to protected areas, impediments to IAS management and means to address those impediments. 2007. Produced for the World Bank as a contribution to the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP). Produced by Maj De Poorter (Invasive Species Specialist Group of the Species Survival Commission of IUCN - The World Conservation Union)

The Belgium Forum on Invasive Species (BFIS) promotes interdisciplinary cooperation between scientists through the facilitation of information exchange and dissemination, with the hope of developing appropriate measures to control or mitigate the impacts of invasive alien species in Belgium. The site provides fact sheets / profiles of invasive alien species in Belgium, which contain taxonomic information, distribution, time and method of introduction, preferred habitat, a measure of invasiveness, as well as impacts on native species and ecosystems. The Belgian Forum on Invasive Species gathers scientific information on presence, distribution, auto-ecology, adverse impacts and management of invasive alien species. It regularly updates a reference list of exotic species in Belgium and is responsible for the elaboration of a black list gathering species with a strong detrimental impact on biodiversity.

The layout of the toolkit is intended to be largely self-explanatory. An introductory chapter to set the scene is followed by Chapter 2 on building strategy and policy, (i.e. how to develop national plans and support for them). Methods for prevention of invasive species and the risk-analysis process are dealt with in Chapter 3, while methods for early detection of new invasive species are reviewed in Chapter 4. A broad review of different management approaches is offered in Chapter 5, and some thoughts on how to use the toolkit are provided in Chapter 6.

The site provides a list of plant species invasive in Portugla. Species profiles with photographs are provided along with information on biological invasions and management of invasive plants. There is also a list of publications. Over 550 exotic plant species introduced in Portugal (Continental) are nowadays considered as casual, sub spontaneous or invasive (Marchante et al 2005, Almeida & Freitas 20061). Much more species were introduced but are fully controlled by Humam action, and so are not included in this number.

Portuguese legislation (Decreto Lei nº 565/99) lists about 400 exotic plant species as introduced to Portugal, and from these 30 are classified as invasive species.

Almeida in 19992 referred about 500 exotic sub-spontaneous plant species, classifying 93 as invasive species and 104 as potentially invasive species.

The team of INVADER developed a collection of leaflets about ""Plantas Invasoras em Portugal - fichas para identificação e controlo"" (Invasive Plant Species in Portugal - identification and control). This collection includes the 30 plant species considered invasive by Portuguese law and 3 other also invasive. The leaflets include photos, morphologic descriptions, control methodologies and some extra information about each species.

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The website provides an inventory of landscaping plants, which are escaping from nurseries, farms, flowerbeds etc and invading into natural or semi-natural areas such as forests. There is an index of families of invasive species. A genera search fior these species can also be performed. This list is assembled landscaping plants that are mentioned escaping from nurseries, farms, flower beds, etc. or invading into natural/semi-natural area as secondary forests, natural forests.
YOSHIOKA, Toshiya (2005) Preliminary Weed Risk Assessment of Landscaping Plants, Landscape Research Japan 68(4), 296-300

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The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment was conducted between 2001 and 2005 to assess the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being, and to analyse options available to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems and their contributions to human well-being. Carried out by some 1360 experts from 95 countries, it developed four global scenarios exploring plausible future changes in drivers, ecosystems, ecosystem services, and human well-being. It also examined the strengths and weaknesses of various response options that have been used to manage ecosystem services, and identified promising opportunities for enhancing human well-being while conserving ecosystems.

In this e-bulletin series, the Invasive Species Council aims to spread awareness on the links between climate change and invasive species. Each issue provides examples of the interactions between climage change and invasive species spread. These e-bulletins aim to promote reforms to diminish the thread of invasives.

The website contains a range of resources, information and case studies on invasive species and their management in Ireland. Species profiles contain ecological information and pictures, along with simple measures to prevent their spread. The Biosecurity section provides guidelines and codes of practice for fields such as horticulture, aquaculture and other general activities in order to minimise the chances of spread for invasive species. The site also has a Management Toolkit section, which provides extensive information on implementing measures of control, and these information include risk assessments, legislation, biocontrol, other control measures (chemical, physical etc.), priority setting, collaboration and local action. In Ireland, practical management of introduced species is challenging because of the cross-border implications of controlling introductions and spread. A pro-active stance is fundamental since prevention of introductions is demonstrably more cost-effective than reactive control or eradication measures.

Invasive Species Ireland acts as a co-ordination mechanism and provides advice and resources for stakeholders, in addition to carrying out risk assessment, policy development, education and awareness activities, research and development of invasive species action plans.

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This review was prepared by the Pacific Invasives Initiative (PII) on request from the Pacific Invasives Partnership (PIP). It was undertaken to examine the invasive species management components within the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans of twelve Pacific island countries (PICs): Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu.

The ISSG is a global network of scientific and policy experts on invasive species, Organised under the auspices of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It aims to reduce threats to natural ecosystems and the native species they contain by increasing awareness of invasive alien species, and of ways to prevent, control or eradicate them.

The ISSG promotes and facilitates the exchange of invasive species information and knowledge across the globe and ensures the linkage between knowledge, practice and policy so that decision making is informed. The two core activity areas of the ISSG are policy and technical advice, and, information exchange through our online resources and tools and through networking. The ISSG manages Aliens-L, a list server dedicated to invasive species that threaten biodiversity. It allows users to freely seek and share information on invasive species and related issues. It also maintains a Facebook Page. .

In this publication summaries are given of the main case studies presented at the workshop on invasive alien species, both those with severe economic impacts and certain others posing serious threats to the region’s environment.

IPPC - the International Plant Protection Convention - is an international agreement on plant health with 178 current signatories. It aims to protect cultivated and wild plants by preventing the introduction and spread of pests. Pest reports

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Iran

This document is a collation of articles from a conference in Auckland focusing on the management and eradication of invasive species, especially on islands.

Biological invasions are a serious threat to ecosystems and species across the world as well as to human development, human health and livelihoods. This driver of ecosystem degradation has been recognized by IUCN for more than a decade and is the subject of a number of policy statements and recommendations of IUCN’s governing body, the World Conservation Congress.
The Invasive Species Initiative is part of the Global Species Programme of IUCN, located in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Japan

The Journal of Applied Entomology publishes original articles on current research in applied entomology, including mites, spiders, and myriapods, in the fields of agriculture, forestry, and stored product pests.

The Journal of Environmental Management is a journal for the publication of peer reviewed, original research for all aspects of management and the managed use of the environment, both natural and man-made.

The Journal of Herpetology accepts manuscripts on the biology of amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on behavior, biochemistry, conservation, ecology, evolution, morphology, physiology, and systematics.

The Journal of Tropical Forest Science (JTFS) is an international reviewed journal concerning the science, technology and development of tropical forests and forest products. The journal welcomes articles reporting original fundamental or applied research on tropical forest biology, ecology, chemistry, management, silviculture, conservation, utilization and product development.

This report evaluates the effectiveness of international agreements and organizations and recommends numerous improvements. It includes a series of tables and maps, which can be easily updated. The tables present a problem-oriented summary of global and regional legal instruments and an indication of the scientific, technical, and legal guidance offered by international bodies. The maps demonstrate geographic relationships in eight ocean regions -- among regional marine and regional fisheries conventions, large marine ecosystems, major river basins, marine protected areas, and national jurisdiction.

Recognizing the significant impacts that IAS have on the environment, economy, and human health, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in cooperation with the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP), sponsored a preliminary assessment to investigate the linkages between IAS and development assistance in the freshwater systems of Southeast Asia. This report details the findings of the assessment, which focused on three areas – (1) development assistance as pathway of introduction, (2) development assistance projects adversely impacted by IAS, and (3) development assistance projects working to address IAS.

This report is a product of a workshop entitled Prevention and Management of Invasive Alien Species:
Forging Cooperation throughout Southern Africa, held by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) in Lusaka, Zambia on 10-12 June 2002.

This report analyses gender perspectives of invasive species impacts and management. A case study of invasions of Prosopis juliflora and Parthenium hysterophorus in Ethiopia is included.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Mali

Marine Biodiversity Records is a rapid peer-reviewed, online publication that complements the long-established Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. Marine Biodiversity Records has been launched in response to the changing marine and coastal environment and an increasing demand for the documentation of marine organisms in locations where they have not formerly been recorded, as well as of species loss from habitats.

The escalating numbers of invasive species in the marine environment, together with an increasing awareness of the implications thereof, have stimulated a substantial amount of research aimed both at gaining a better understanding of marine invasions and at finding ways to prevent and/or manage them. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of those initiatives dealing with biofouling as a pathway for marine invasions.

Marine Biology publishes original and internationally significant contributions from all fields of marine biology. Special emphasis is given to articles which promote the understanding of life in the sea, organism-environment interactions, interactions between organisms, and the functioning of the marine biosphere.

Marine News is the IUCN Global Marine and Polar Programme e-newsletter. It includes news stories related to a diversity of marine-related topics such as climate change mitigation and adaptation; threatened marine species; energy and industry; marine protected areas; marine invasive species; fisheries and aquaculture; ocean governance and the Arctic. It also highlights recent marine expeditions and outstanding marine photographs.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species of Mauritius

The document contains the results and presentations of a regional workshop in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean about the threat of invasive alien species. There is some discussion on the presence and impacts of invasive species in the region, as well as a number of case studies. Information on global and regional maangement strategies is also available.

The five strategic goals of the 2012-­‐2016 RISC SAP are:
1. Provide updates and recommendations to enable the RISC-­‐member Chief Executives to make informed decisions and take effective actions on invasive species policy and management;
2. Promote public awareness and education regarding invasive species and biosecurity;
3. Foster regional and international communication and cooperation on invasive species and biosecurity;
4. Support and recommend the development and implementation of coordinated efforts to enhance regional biosecurity; and,
5. Develop human and financial resources to implement RISC goals.

The site has a collection of close-up images of seedlings of weeds (in the 3 to 5 leaf stage) common in the Minnesota region. The following images are close-up photographs of common Minnesota weed seedlings taken at the seedling and 3 - 5 leaf stages.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Namibia.

The object of this paper is to begin to develop a frame of reference for legal and administrative understanding of the range of invasives issues and possible governmental responses. While it cannot be completely comprehensive, it has sought to evaluate a wide range of national, subnational, and supranational legislation. The work is predominantly a ‘desk study’ (calling for no national visits, interviews or other on-theground evaluation), however, it is informed by the author’s prior experience as well as some ‘opportunistic’ interviews with national legislators and implementing offi cials dealing with invasive species.

The purpose of the NISS is to provide a framework to effectively manage potential as well as established IAS in Trinidad and Tobago.

The page linked to describes databases available online related to invasive plant species of North America, particularly the USA, but with some other national and global databases listed.

(Portuguese and Spanish; outline in English) - by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) and The Nature Conservancy IAS Program for South America - Silvia Ziller, Sergio Zalba and Rafael Zenni.

The Natural History Museum is the National Museum of the UK, with the Mission to ‘Explore the diversity of the natural world and the processes that generate this diversity and to use the knowledge gained to promote responsible interaction with the natural world.’ This is delivered in part by the collections of over 70 million specimens, and by the generation of new knowledge through research.

This site offers a database of bird, mammal and amphibian species found in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Species records contain information on taxonomy, ecology and conservation status. Distribution maps are also available. Users are also provided with an overview of species data in Latin American and Caribbean countries, as well as a summary of the ecosystem types present in the region. InfoNatura provides conservation status, taxonomic, and distribution information for over 8,600 bird, mammal, and amphibian species in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as classification and distribution information for over 750 ecological systems. InfoNatura represents a snapshot" of dynamic data that are continually being refined in NatureServe's central databases. We update InfoNatura one to two times each year to reflect new data from refined geographic surveys, the latest taxonomic treatments, and any new conservation status assessments.

NeoBiota is a peer-reviewed, open-access, rapid online journal launched to accelerate research on alien species and biological invasions: aquatic and terrestrial, animals, plants, fungi and micro-organisms

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species int he Netherlands

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National Invasive Species Strategy, Action Plan and Policy Guidelines for Uganda This project aims to reduce and possibly remove barriers to the management of IAS through effective implementation of CBD Article 8(h) in 4 pilot countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia), using a multisectoral ecosystem approach. In each country an enabling policy environment will be promoted through the establishment of appropriate institutional arrangements to ensure that IAS strategies are mainstreamed; stakeholder awareness of IAS issues will be raised and access to necessary information provided; prevention and control programmes will be established, including ecosystem management at pilot sites where IAS threaten biodiversity; capacity for sustainable IAS management will be built. Lessons learned will be disseminated for replication in other countries in Africa.

The North American Invasive Species Network (NAISN) is an American 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was formed in 2010 by university and government scientists from across North America. The countries of Mexico and Canada participate as NAISN members through a Memorandum of Understanding. Membership is targeted toward regional university centers and institutes, government institutions, non-profit organizations, research labs, and/or other groups and individuals with invasive species interests and qualifications that are valuable to the mission of NAISN. Because invasive species cross governmental jurisdictional boundary lines, NAISN aims to unify and connect existing regional invasive species efforts into a single network to improve communication, collaboration, and overall coordination to help current invasive species management and prevention efforts across the continent.

Oecologia publishes innovative ecological research of general interest to a broad international audience. We publish several types of manuscripts in many areas of ecology: Categories: Physiological ecology Behavioral ecology Population ecology Plant-animal interactions Community ecology Ecosystem ecology Global change ecology Conservation ecology.

Oikos publishes original and innovative research on all aspects of ecology, defined as organism-environment interactions.

The Pacific Invasives Initiative (PII) is the leading capacity development agency within the Pacific Region for invasive species management. PII works with Pacific Island Countries and Territories, both government and non-government organisations, to build the capacity of their staff by providing technical advice and support and training courses, to effectively manage threats posed by invasive species.

The website provides galleries of high-resolution images of invasive alien species of all taxa. Biological information and other tools are also provided. The site also offers a plant biosecurity toolkit, a seed library, and biosecurity information tools. PaDIL – High quality images and Information tools designed for Biosecurity and Biodiversity. Biosecurity and Biodiversity : protecting against invasive pests and diseases and discovery of native species
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Recognizing the serious dangers posed by invasive species, the President of the Republic of Palau issued Executive Order 219 (see Appendix II) on November 28, 2004, directing the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) to address the problem of invasive species. The NEPC created the National Invasive Species Committee (NISC) in February 2004 through Resolution 2 (see Appendix III) to carry out the President’s directive. The NEPC then directed the NISC to draft a National Invasive Species Strategy within six months. The Committee first met in March, 2004, and submitted the first draft of the Strategy to the NEPC in September, 2004. The NISC reviewed documents on invasive species management from Australia, the South Pacific Regional Environmental Program (SPREP), the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP), the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Bahamas National Invasive Species Strategy. Using the Bahamas Strategy as a starting point, the NISC drafted the Palau National Invasive Species Strategy.

This report is a product of a workshop entitled Prevention and Management of Invasive Alien Species: Forging Cooperation throughout South and Southeast Asia, held by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) in Bankok, Thailand on 14-16 August 2002.

Links to awareness products on Parkinsonia such as identifying cards and brochures for the public.

Links to relevant resources on the management of Parthenium, e.g. awareness products and brochures, fact sheets and weed management guides, and information on biocontrol.

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Pest Management Science is the international journal of research and development in crop protection and pest control. Since its launch in 1970, the journal has become the premier forum for papers on the discovery, application, and impact on the environment of products and strategies designed for pest management.

A collection of articles focused on Domestic pets as invasives

The site provides a resource kit for cat and rodent eradication. The kit includes template documents along with working examples that need to be written for eradication projects, guidelines for eradication, a glossary of terms and other additional information and links to global organisations related to the issue of invasive species management. The kit can be downloaded into a printable form. The PII Resource Kit provides project managers with a systematic approach to planning and implementing rodent and cat eradication projects on islands in the Pacific.

The need for the Resource Kit came from PII's experience working on invasive species projects with Pacific agencies. Because invasive species management is a relatively new tool for island restoration in the Pacific, a common constraint for agencies was access to an authoritative and consistent process and a source of information to effectively address the complexity of invasive species management.

To address this need PII, in collaboration with world leading eradication experts, developed a stepwise process and supporting tools to provide project managers with access to current eradication best practice. Use of the Resource Kit will give Pacific agencies the ability to embark on their invasive species management projects with greater confidence of achieving their desired island restoration goals.

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PlantNET is the national online herbarium of New South Wales, Sydney. Users can search for plants considered as weeds on the page. Resources and links to other weed-related sites in Australia are also provided.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Poland

This manual outlines the ecology and threat of pond apple and a range of control methods and planning tools.

These are the proceedings of a workshop with the objective of forging regional cooperation in the management of invasive alien species in South America.

Procedures for the Development of the National Strategy for Control and Water Management Ballast and Sediments. (Spanish) Guidelines for development of a national ballast water management strategy.

The website offers a information on the ecology, impacts, method of introduction, method of identification, biological control, measures of prevention and control and alternative garden substitutes for the invasive weed, purple loosestrife. Brochures are also available for download. The website also has a function which enables users to report observed infestations at their locations. The wetlands of western Canada are facing a serious threat – damage caused by the spread of an invasive plant, purple loosestrife.

The Regional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre (REABIC) is a largely virtual institute providing on-line information services in the area of biological invasions research and management. Facilitation of international cooperation on the invasive species related issues, linking international research community and general public, managers and decision-makers as well as other interested stakeholders are among the main REABIC objectives.
The REABIC is started in 2001 as a web portal, providing access to the global, regional, sub-regional and national Internet resources on biological invasions (the Regional Biological Invasions Centre project, RBIC). At present REABIC is serving as an independent virtual data centre for applied research and management of invasive species focusing on the Euro-Asian region and providing online services for interested stakeholders around a World..
REABIC is hosting web sites of the International Society of Limnology Working Group on Aquatic Invasive Species (SIL WGAIS), and the European Information and Research Network on Aquatic Invasive Species (ERNAIS).
REABIC is a partner organisation and data provider for the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) (REABIC profile at the GBIF web site) and for the developing European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN)
REABIC is serving also as an official publisher of open access, peer-reviewed international journals focusing on biological invasions Aquatic Invasions, BioInvasions Records and Management of Biological Invasions
Currently REABIC is working on development of online decision support systems for management of invasive alien species in the Black Sea area (see "Decision Support System for Management of Invasive Alien Species in the Black Sea Basin"). with support of European Commission via the EnviroGRIDS project

This is a collection of papers and presentatiosn from the Regional Workshop on Invasive Alien Species and Terrestrial Ecosystem Rehabilitation for Western Indian Ocean island states. It contains studies of species-led invasive alien species management and area-led management. There is also a list of relevant resources at the end of the document.

Invasive Plant Management in Africa - Consolidated Mid Term Review Report.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Korea

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invaisve species in the Republic of Moldova

Restoration Ecology fosters the exchange of ideas among the many disciplines involved in the process of ecological restoration. Addressing global concerns and communicating them to the international scientific community, the journal is at the forefront of a vital new direction in science and ecology. Original papers describe experimental, observational, and theoretical studies on terrestrial, marine, and freshwater systems, and are considered without taxonomic bias.

This report examines the factors that can be used to distinguish between species that pose a high risk of becoming a new pest and those that pose a lower risk. This information is used to construct a scientifically based risk assessment model to evaluate the risks posed by the import and keeping of exotic species in Australia. This report provides information and guidance that will assist those responsible for assessing and managing the risks posed by the import and keeping of exotic vertebrates, including government policy makers, quarantine officials and wildlife managers.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Romania

Links to relevant resources on the management of rubber vine e.g. awareness products, weed management guide and fact sheet, and maps.

References can be located using the search tool at the bottom of the web page. Includes species that are not Invasive Species.

Search can be made by common name or scientific name, as well as information arranged by habitat, distribution etc. Coverage is global and across many marine taxa. Many of the pages reached include photographs and descriptions.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Senegal

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) in Australia. This includes a national priority action framework, a best practice management guide, a best practice management manual, management and distribution maps as well as links to national strategies.

These are the proceedings of a workshop targeting the prevention and management of invasive species in the Austral-Pacific region. The document covers information on socioeconomic and other human impacts, policy information and regional management strategies. This workshop was the sixth in a series of seven regional workshops coordinated by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) and its partners, the World Conservation Union-IUCN and CAB International.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Slovakia

The Strategy aims to provide a focus for the South Atlantic Overseas Territories to develop effective prevention and response measures for invasive species and thus reduce damage to their natural heritage, communities, livelihoods and options for future development.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic Report on Invasive Alien Species

The database provides information on invasive alien plants in Swaziland, including taxonomical and botanical information, original range, a measure of invasiveness, invasive plant maps and photos. A project was carried out in 2003/2004 by Kate Braun, Sikhumbuzo Dlamini and Titus Dlamini, under the auspices of the Swaziland Environmental Authority, to compile existing data on alien invasive plants of Swaziland. One product of this project was the creation of an online database of Swaziland's alien/non-indigenous plants, with distribution maps and photographs or illustrations.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Switzerland

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Thailand

This compilation of papers delivered during a workshop on the human dimensions of the IAS problem, held in Cape Town, South Africa on 15-17 September 2000, covers some of the many causes, consequences and responses to this problem.

This booklet is an abridged version of the Code of Conduct on Horticulture and IAPs for European and Mediterranean Countries produced by The European Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) and the Council of Europe (CoE) under the framework of the Bern Convention published in 2009,including information relevant for Malta. It mainly addresses the horticultural sector (including plant and seed introducers/importers, plant nurseries, garden centres) and those entities engaged in landscaping and afforestation.

This project builds on initial work completed under the Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN) Invasives Information Network Project in which databases on invasives species, expertise and programmes were developed and made accessible on the Worldwide Web. This phased approach has been very successful and it is intended that the work on this issue will continue, resulting in the development of a comprehensive infrastructure that will prevent the entry and establishment of unwanted invasive species and other biological threats to the biodiversity of the Bahamian islands.

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in the Philippines

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is an intergovernmental organisation with a mandate from its 178 Members to improve animal health worldwide. The OIE is the reference standard-setting international organisation according to the Agreement of the World Trade Organisation. It is responsible for ensuring transparency of the animal disease situation worldwide, including diseases transmissible to humans, as well as safeguarding the sanitary safety of world trade of animals and animal products and ensuring food safety. Since 2000 the organisation also publishes international standards on animal welfare.

Invasive Plants Atlas of the United States – Listing Sources

Tilapias are not native to Asia but have been a significant component of inland fisheries and aquaculture in the region for over half a century. They have been introduced into over 90 countries worldwide, with a global distribution second only to common carp. The contribution of tilapias to global aquaculture production has increased over the past three decades with production in 2002 exceeding 1.5 million tonnes with an estimated value of US$1.8 billion. The average annual growth rate in aquaculture and capture fisheries production of tilapias from 1970 to 2002 has been 13.2 percent and 3.5 percent, respectively. In the present context of development, success of a species is determined not only by its contribution to production per se, but also by its social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts. Although tilapia has been associated with adverse environmental impacts, detailed analysis of the literature suggested that other factors, such as overfishing, environmental degradation from land-based activities, and changes in hydrological regime have probably been more responsible for adverse impacts. It is clear that numerous factors working together can impact biodiversity. It is also clear that tilapias, as a group of alien species, have made a significant contribution to food production, poverty alleviation and livelihoods support in Asia and the Pacific. In spite of the wide-scale introduction into Asian waters, there is scant explicit evidence to indicate that tilapias have been overly destructive environmentally.

Trends in Ecology & Evolution keeps these scientists informed of new developments and ideas across the full range of ecology and evolutionary biology - from the pure to the applied, and from molecular to global.

Tropical Asia is a region of mostly developing and emerging economies, many of which are dependent on agricultural, forestry, fishery and aquacultural resources as well as on ecotourism for growth, development and economic prosperity. Tropical Asia also boasts four of the twelve megadiversity centres of the world. Thus, the issue and threat of invasive alien species are very real and significant as exemplified by cases such as the golden apple snail, oriental fruitfly, shrimp whitespot virus, water hyacinth, avian influenza virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus and many others. The publication of this book by the Global Invasive Species Program (GISP) is, therefore, very timely to further promote awareness, focus and action on this destructive scourge across a wide spectrum of communities in tropical Asia.

This collection of 52 papers and 21 abstracts focuses on sharing available knowledge to combat the threat of invasive alien species. Turning the tide of biological invasion by eradicating invasive species can yield substantial benefits for biodiversity conservation. As more eradications are attempted worldwide, it is increasingly important that lessons are learned from each and every one of these attempts, whether successful or unsuccessful. This publication is intended to share with a wider audience the insights and practical experience gained.

Laws, policies and regulations regarding Aquatic invasive species in the U.S.A. are listed on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife pages on Aquatic Invasive Species.

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on alien and invasive species in the UK

Convention on Biological Diversity. Thematic report on invasive and alien species in Tanzania.

Gateway to invasive species information; covering Federal, State, local, and international sources.

Covers individual scientific journal titles

Thematic report on alien and invasive species in Vietnam

The site provides an online herbarium featuring a list of weed species. Each species entry consists of several images showing botanical characteristics of the plant in order to assist with identification. Taxonomical information is also included. Welcome to the UMass Extension Weed Herbarium! Weeds in the herbarium can be viewed by common name, scientific name, or plant family by using the menu tabs below. Images and notes to aid in identification are revealed by clicking on the weed name.

This guide contains information on the plant's ecology, identification, distribution and method of dispersal, management and legislation. Included are a list of weed control contacts and a case study.

This is a guide to managing opuntioid cacti in Australia. It contains information on the species' ecology, history and methods of spread, distribution (with maps), control methods including biocontrol, legislation, identification, and case studies.

Weed Research is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes topical and innovative papers on all aspects of weeds, defined as plants that impact adversely on economic, aesthetic or environmental aspects of any system.

Users can perform keyword searches for weeds and weed management in Australia. Relevant documents in PDF or other formats will be shown. The site also provides links and information to national weed strategies, weed identification, a glossary of acronyms, a list of noxious weeds and other resources. This site has been created by the Australian Weeds Committee to promote access to key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension, training and personnel. It is our hope that anyone involved in weed management will find this site useful and provide feedback and comment, so that it can be continually improved.

This page provides information and useful links to the policy information, strategic plans, distribution map and management of alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) in Australia.

This site provides extensive information on the spread, distribution and management of Athel Pine (Tamarix aphylla) in Australia. Included on this site are links to resources such as the national priority framework, a potential distribution map, a management map, a best practice management manual, a review of progress strategic plan, and links to other relevant documents and resources.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of blackberry (Rubus fruticosus agg.) in Australia. This includes funding priorities information, management and distribution maps, a control manual, a control brochure, a list of state contacts, and other resources e.g. national strategy plans.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of broom species (Cytisus scoparius, Genista monspessulana, Genista linifolia) in Australia. This includes strategic plans, identification aids, management and distribution maps, and a brooms weed management guide.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of cat's claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati)) in Australia. This includes a plant identification resource and the national strategy (2012 - 2017).

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) in Australia. This includes a strategic plan, a best practice management manual,a national management guide, and a plant identification resource.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of Hymenachne (Hymenachne amplexicaulus) in Australia. This includes a national priority action framework, management and potential distribution maps, a national management manual, GIS data (shapefiles and metadata) and links to national strategies.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) in Australia. This includes a plant identification resource, a weed management guide and a national strategy for the species.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of mimosa (Mimosa pigra) in Australia. This includes a national priority action framework for the species, national strategies, management and potential distribution maps, a list of contacts across different states and a national management manual. There are also links to other relevant resources such as video footage, information sheets and information on biocontrol.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of Parkinsonia (Parkinsonia aculeata) in Australia. This includes a national priority action framework, a best practice management manual, and management and distribution maps as well as links to national strategies

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of pond apple (Annona glabra) in Australia. This includes a national priority action framework, a national management manual, a list of state contacts, and management and distribution maps as well as links to national strategies.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of rubber vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora) in Australia. This includes a national priority action framework, a management manual, management and distribution maps as well as links to national strategies.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) in Australia. This includes a national priority action framework, a control manual, management and distribution maps as well as links to national strategies.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Australia. This includes an identification resource and a management guide as well as a national strategy.

This page provides information and links to useful resources on the management of gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus) in Australia. This includes a strategic plan, a weed management guide, and management and potential distribution maps.

The atlas tracks reports of breeding by seabirds in the West Indies and Caribbean region and is largely a species list and biological database, The Site Also Publishes “Caribbean Seabird Initiative: Invasives” Newsletter which is focused on restoring seabird breeding sites in the Caribbean by removing invasive species.
The information presented here was in part generated by the Seabird Working Group of the Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds and the More than 85 naturalists and professional scientists who have contributed to date.

World Animal Health Information Database (WAHID) Interface Providing access to all data held within OIE's new World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS). A comprehensive range of information is available including diseases caused by invasive alien pathogens.

The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) is a global partnership that supports developing countries in building their capacity to implement international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, guidelines and recommendations as a means to improve their human, animal and plant health status and ability to gain or maintain access to markets.

Some WTO Members notify when a risk assessment has become available. WTO documents in general can be accessed through Documents Online. Documents Online provides access to the official documentation of the World Trade Organization. The database contains over 100,000 documents in the three official languages from 1995 onwards and is updated daily. All WTO documents are posted in PDF and WORD format. The application provides a descriptive catalogue record for every document stored in the archive. It is possible to consult all of these documents online and also to download selected documents from the site.