Target 9 - Invasive alien species

Decisions

• X/38 - Invasive alien species
• IX/4 - In-depth review of ongoing work on alien species that threaten ecosystems, habitats or species

Target 9 of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, IX/4 B 17, IX/4 B 5, IX/4 B 28, X/38 B 8

Invasive alien species strategy is included in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
- Educational materials to be produced for hands on training
- Connect experts, governments and practitioners
- Increase collaboration among organization participating Liaison Group to fill the gap of regulatory framework
- Maximize the use of existing instruments for capacity building relevant to IAS management

(1) Development of tool kit, booklet and power point presentation for regional workshops,
(2) Workshops in Africa and Latin America in 12-13 November 2011 in Montreal
(3) Web tools for the products under the activity of (1)
(4) NBSAP Workshop in collaboration with NBSAP team and Liaison Group on IAS (WTO, STDF et al).
(5) Organizing AHTEG in Feb 2011 in Geneva
(6) Organizing meetings of IAS LG by the end of 2011(venue and time not confirmed yet)