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Weeding out Mexico’s unwanted beach invader

An invasive species of seaweed which has blighted tourist beaches in Mexico has become more aggressive due to the heating effects of climate change. But now, thanks to support from the UN Development Programme (UNDP), efforts are underway to hold back its advance and protect local ecosystems.

What you need to know about the invasive spotted lanternfly spreading across the eastern U.S.

The spotted lanternfly was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread to 26 counties in that state and at least six other eastern states. It's moving into southern New England, Ohio and Indiana.

When 'alien' insects attack Antarctica

Of the known alien (non-native) species found in Antarctica, a non-biting species of midge currently presents one of the highest risks to terrestrial ecosystems, researchers have found.

Wild pigs invade Canadian provinces—an emerging crisis for agriculture and the environment

Wild pigs—a mix of wild boar and domestic swine—are spreading rapidly across Canada, threatening native species such as nesting birds, deer, agricultural crops, and farm livestock, research by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows.

Workshop on Regional Action to Combat Invasive Species on Islands to Preserve Biodiversity and Adapt to Climate Change

12 - 16 April 2010, Auckland, New Zealand

Workshop on the Joint Work Programme on Marine and Coastal Invasive Alien Species (jointly hosted by SCBD, GISP and Regional Seas Programme of UNEP)

27 - 29 June 2005, Montreal, Canada

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) - 64th Annual Conference

4 - 8 October 2009, St. Louis, United States of America

World Bee Day 2020

20 May 2020, New York, United States of America

World Migratory Bird Day

14 May 2023, Bonn, Germany

World Migratory Bird Day 2018: "Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation" (http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/en)

10 May 2018, Bonn, Germany

World Migratory Bird Day 2020

10 October 2020, Bonn, Germany

World Wildlife Day 2019: "Life below Water for People and Planet" (http://www.un.org/en/events/wildlifeday/)

3 March 2019, New York, United States of America

World Wildlife Day: "Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration"

3 March 2022, Geneva, Switzerland

World’s most invasive mosquito nearly eradicated from two islands in China

Researchers combined sterilization with a bacterium in an attempt to stamp out the Asian tiger mosquito.

Young Boy Caught a Massive "Foot-Long" Goldfish, Proving Invasive Goldfish Epidemic

According to an email from his father Jason to the Press, Cash Geiger grabbed a foot-long goldfish while fishing at the Fireman's Park pond in August.

‘It devours everything’: the crab that hitched a ride to Spain

Voracious and almost without predators, the blue crab was first sighted in the Ebro Delta on Spain’s Mediterranean coast in 2012, and since then the population has expanded exponentially, wiping out native species and forcing the fishing industry to adapt and find new markets.

‘I’ve seen 40 on one dive’: invasive lionfish threatens ecosystems in Med

Non-native lionfish have become increasingly common in parts of the Mediterranean in recent years, threatening local ecosystems and posing a hazard to humans through their venomous spines.

‘Kill it!’ US officials advise no mercy for lanternfly summer invasion

The official public guidance is simple and to the point: “Kill it! Squash it, smash it … just get rid of it!” Such is the threat posed by a summer invasion of troublesome spotted lanternfly insects in the north-east that Pennsylvania’s department of agriculture has resorted to the unorthodox lan ...

‘We started eating them’: what do you do with an invasive army of crayfish clones?

Small, bluish-grey and speckled, it would be easy to overlook the marbled crayfish. Except for the fact it is likely to be coming to a pond or river near you soon – if it is not already there.

“Alien” Species of Predatory Hammerhead Worms Identified in Europe and Africa

One of the consequences of globalization is the inadvertent spread of invasive plant and animal species. Land flatworms have invaded the entire world, principally via the plant trade. More than ten species are now widespread, such as Obama nungara (originally from Argentina), Platydemus manokwar ...

“Implementation framework for Global Taxonomy Initiative and protective measures form invasive alien species to support objectives of CBD”

The Side event will be discussion panel and interaction platform on Implementation framework for Global Taxonomy Initiative and protective measures form invasive alien species.

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Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species in Cape Town, South Africa (17 September 2000)

Reference: (2000-025)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary to the National Focal Points encouraging all Parties to submit a Report on Alien Species

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Written comments from USA, New Zealand, Australia, Seychelles, FAO, GISP and Defenders of Wildlife on the interim guiding principles for the prevention, introduction and mitigation of impacts of alien species

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37789 (2003-086)
To: Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000; SBSTTA Bureau Members

Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, held in Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000 and SBSTTA Bureau Members are invited to take part in the peer review of the document "Invasive Alien Species: identification of specific gaps and inconsistencies in the intern ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37788 (2003-088)
To: Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000; SBSTTA Bureau Members

Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, held in Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000 and SBSTTA Bureau Members are invited to take part in the peer review of the document "Invasive Alien Species: the ecological and socio-economic impact of invasive alien specie ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/LR/RH/44424 (2004-061)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

Review of assessment of the impact of invasive alien species on inland water and island ecosystems

Reference: SCBD/STTM/LR/45602 (2004-097)
To: To CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary invites Parties to nominate experts for the AHTEG meeting in Auckland in May 2005 on gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory frameworks on invasive alien species.

Reference: UNEP/SCBD/STTM/JM/va/47453 (2005-018)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The list of selected experts for the Ad hoc technical expert group meeting on Gaps and Inconsistencies in the International Regulatory Frameworks on Invasive Alien Species which will meet in Auckland, New Zealand from 16 to 20 May 2005 is provided in Annex I and the provisional agenda in Annex I ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/47639 (2005-060)
To: SBSTTA and CHM National Focal Points Relevant international organizations

In paragraph 25 of decision VI/23, the Conference of the Parties called on relevant organizations to contribute to the creation and maintenance of a global invasive species information network. In support of the above, the Government of the United States of America has made generous funds avail ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/47639 (2005-100)
To: SBSTTA and CHM National Focal Points

I have the honour to invite you to comment on the invasive alien species profile schema document which contains some of the major schema components in Appendix 1, and to suggest additional improvements with a view to facilitate its widest possible adoption. Your comments will be compiled and pre ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/49984 (2005-106)
To: Latin America and the Caribbean CHM National Focal Points, CHM Informal Advisory Committee

I am writing in connection with notification no. 2005-089 (reference SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/49984), dated 29 July 2005, where Parties were requested to complete a checklist of criteria, herewith attached, to assist in the evaluation of national Clearing-House Mechanisms in the Latin America and Caribbe ...