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Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda An overview of the IUCN SSC … continues to expand, but also by the effects of invasive alien species. Many newly discovered species are proving to … Sturgeon, Sharks and Rays, Sus- tainable Use, and Alien Species • Assisted with FW Red List assessment South …
AEWA Conservation Guidelines No. 10 - Guidelines on Avoidance of Introductions of Non-native Waterbird Species (TS No. 12)
… on Avoidance of Introductions of Non-native Waterbird Species TECHNICAL SERIES No.12 Agreement on the Conservation … Prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species; … leave in October/November. Some of these “subregionally alien” species risk to become hybridized with really alien …
CITES and CBNRM. Proceedings of an international symposium on “The relevance of CBNRM to the conservation and sustainable use of CITES-listed species in exporting countries”
… to the conservation and sustainable use of CITES-listed species in exporting countries” Max Abensperg-Traun, Dilys … GTZ German Agency for Technical Cooperation IAS Invasive Alien Species ICCD International Convention on Combating … Outlook GEF Global Environment Facility IAS Invasive Alien Species ICNP International Conference on Network …
Assessment and control of biological invasion risks
… independently in different sectors that address Invasive alien species (IAS), reflecting their different mandates. Managers, … defined in the national law of a country (e.g. "Invasive Alien Species" in Japanese law or "invasive species" in U.S. …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… physical effects of marine vessels on benthic habitats and species … 118 2. Vessel-transported alien species in the Mediterranean ......................... … biocides, litter, noise pollution, and introduction of alien species (see review by Galil, 2006). However, insofar …
Global biodiversity outlook 4 - A mid-term assessment of progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
… Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, Food and Agricultural … taking steps to control and eradicate invasive alien species. For example, a growing number of eradications, … to reduce the likeli- hood of potentially invasive alien species being introduced, and making full use of risk …
Development of an analytical tool to assess national biosecurity legislation
… PLANT HEALTH IV. ANIMAL HEALTH V. FOOD SAFETY VI. INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES AND BIODIVERSITY VII. LIVING MODIFIED ORGANISMS VIII. … and • the introduction and safe management of invasive alien species and genotypes. The objective of Biosecurity is …
Mediterranean marine protected areas and climate change: a guide to regional monitoring and adaptation opportunities
… 14 Changes in native species distributions … Spread of alien species into the Mediterranean … tion highly vulnerable to climate change. Spread of alien species into the Mediterranean The Mediterranean Sea is subject to a continuous influx of alien or exotic species arriving through the Suez Canal or …
RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions
… over wetlands and wetland resources (including migratory species). In several countries, jurisdiction is divided … and categories of activities, including introductions of alien species, and involvement of indigenous and local … pollution, urban encroachment and the introduction of alien species) almost always generate processes damaging to …
The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. An issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners
… ix well-understood activities such as harvesting of wild species or clearing forests. Threats often derive from … and collapse of biological resources, spread of invasive alien species, climate change, and continued loss of … a focus on biodiversity, fisheries, forestry, invasive alien species, and trade. In some cases specific legal or …