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Invasive Alien Species
Uninvited company

Alien species that become invasive are considered to be a main direct driver of biodiversity loss across the globe. In addition, alien species have been estimated to cost our economies hundreds of billions of dollars each year.

This portal is designed as a gateway to information relating to invasive alien species. Visitors are also recommended to refer to the website of the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP), which has been designated as an international thematic focal point for invasive alien species under the clearing-house mechanism of the Convention.

What's New

19 January 2010
2010A Workshop on Regional Action to Combat Invasive Species on Island to Preserve Biodiversity and Aid Climate Change Adaptation 12-16 April 2010, Auckland, New Zealand. More »
16 October 2009
Call for papers: IMO-WMU Global R&D Forum on Emerging Ballast Water Management System, 27-29 January 2010. Submission should reach to IMO not later than 1 November 2009. More »
23 September 2009
A forum for stakeholders from across the biosecurity spectrum Global Biosecurity 2010:safeguarding agriculture and the environment, 28 February-3 March, Brisbane, Australia. More »
21 July 2009
Risk Assessment Guidelines for Aquatic Alien Invasive Species among CEC three countries is available to download. More »

Notifications

19 October 2009 (2009-137)
Reminder: Request to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food. More »

Upcoming Meetings

12 - 16 April 2010, Auckland, New Zealand
Workshop on Regional Action to Combat Invasive Species on Islands to Preserve Biodiversity and Adapt to Climate Change.