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General Information
Resolution
49235
Period covered
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
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| Policy influencing/advocacy | IUCN Secretariat/DG has engaged with IUCN members and others on the discussions on the invasive alien species target for the Post 2020 GBF, including through its Position Statements for SBSTTA/OEWG that the target should include the need to control or eradicate invasive alien species ... fociusing on priority species and priority sites. IUCN also called for supporting documentation for the target that stresses the need that the identification of ‘priority sites’ acknowledges the vulnerability and susceptibility of islands. IUCN DG have also set out how they can support countries in addressing IAS in line with international commitments through the Global Species Action Plan. | On-going | Full activity report | |
| Scientific/technical activities | IUCN DG have supported the SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group, in particular through the formation of the EICAT Unit (joint IUCN and ISSG body), to publish IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) assessments on the IUCN Global Invasive Species Database. IUCN DG alongside SSC, and Red List Partners have also continued to assess species extinction risk and threats posed by invasive alien species on its IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. | On-going | Full activity report | |
| Policy influencing/advocacy | Le CF UICN a lancé une analyse des impacts des EEE sur les espèces menacées de la Liste rouge dans les collectivités françaises d’outre-mer. Ce travail se traduira par une synthèse et un argumentaire pour renforcer la lutte contre les EEE qui seront publiés en 2023. | On-going | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
| IUCN Members | IUCN Commissions | IUCN Secretariat | Other non-IUCN related organisations |
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
External link(s)
Report status
Published
I. IUCN Constituencies implementing this Resolution
IUCN Members
Coalition Clean Baltic ( Sweden )
IUCN Commissions
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
IUCN Secretariat
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Comité national de l´UICN, France
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Policy influencing/advocacy
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the activities
In relation to raising awareness and technical and scientific activities focused on supporting the implementation of the EU invasive alien species regulation, IUCN Secretariat along with the SSC ISSG have worked with the EC to produce awareness raising material, manuals, guidance and other scientific and technical outputs focused on IAS. In additon a member of Coalition Clean Baltic (Green Federation "GAJA" (Poland)) produced a Manual on combating invasive alien species (IAS) by anglers and hunters. IUCN have also published the first batch of IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) assessments on the IUCN Global Invasive Species Database, and worked with the International Maritime Organisation through its GEF GloFouling Project to produce guidelines on management of biofouling on recreational sailing vessels. The Comité national de l´UICN, France have also launched an analysis of the impacts of IAS on threatened species on the Red List in French overseas communities.
In relation to policy influence, the IUCN Secretariat and the SSC ISSG have continued to engage in discussions on the formulation of an invasive species target for the 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework. IUCN has also published its Global Species Action Plan which includes actions and resources to address IAS. Finally, both IUCN and the Coalition Clean Baltic have participated in the Technical Working Group on IAS which supports implementation of the EU IAS Regulation.
In relation to policy influence, the IUCN Secretariat and the SSC ISSG have continued to engage in discussions on the formulation of an invasive species target for the 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework. IUCN has also published its Global Species Action Plan which includes actions and resources to address IAS. Finally, both IUCN and the Coalition Clean Baltic have participated in the Technical Working Group on IAS which supports implementation of the EU IAS Regulation.
Challenges/obstacles encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and measures taken
Resource mobilisiation to support policy engagement and support for the ISSG for EICAT assessments. IUCN Secretariat policy engagement and support to the ISSG for EICAT assessments for has been overcome through alignment of current project activities.
Future actions / activities needed for the implementation of this Resolution
1. There needs to be considerable increase in policy engagement beyond the Global Biodiversity Framework and EU IAS Regulation.
2. More resources need to be found to support IUCN in the assessment of alien species impacts through the application of EICAT, and IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
3. The establishment of a global alliance to coordinate action on IAS eradications on islands
4. A significant increase resorce mobilisation to increase scale and scope of IAS eradications, and develop and enhance island biosecurity measures
2. More resources need to be found to support IUCN in the assessment of alien species impacts through the application of EICAT, and IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
3. The establishment of a global alliance to coordinate action on IAS eradications on islands
4. A significant increase resorce mobilisation to increase scale and scope of IAS eradications, and develop and enhance island biosecurity measures
Are these actions/activities planned?
No
III. Status of implementation
Implementation status of this Resolution
Initiated: first stages of implementation