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International Initiatives Against Invasive Alien Species

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2017

Mick N. Clout  and
Maj De Poorter
Mick N. Clout
Affiliation:
Centre for Invasive Species Research, School of Geography and Environmental and Science, University of Auckland, PB 920129, Auckland, New Zealand
Maj De Poorter*
Affiliation:
Centre for Invasive Species Research, School of Geography and Environmental and Science, University of Auckland, PB 920129, Auckland, New Zealand
*
Corresponding author's E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Invasive alien species (IAS) are a major threat to biological diversity on a global scale, necessitating international cooperation to address the problem. This paper gives the context in which action against IAS needs to take place, explains the need for international cooperation, and provides examples of key international instruments, strategies, and programs to deal with IAS.

Keywords

Convention on Biological DiversityGlobal Invasive Species ProgramInternational Plant Protection ConventionInternational Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural ResourcesInvasive Species Specialist GroupWorld Conservation UnionCBD, UN Convention on Biological DiversityGISD, Global Invasive Species DatabaseGISP, Global Invasive Species ProgramIAS, invasive alien speciesIPPC, International Plant Protection ConventionISPM, International Standards for Phytosanitary MeasuresISSG, Invasive Species Specialist GroupIUCN, The World Conservation UnionPRA, Pest Risk AnalysisSPREP, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Program
Type
Symposium
Information
Weed Technology , Volume 19 , Issue 3 , September 2005 , pp. 523 - 527
Copyright
Copyright © Weed Science Society of America 

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