Press release | 19 May, 2010
Are protected areas in Africa harbouring invasive species?
Protected areas, long thought of as safe refuges for animals and plants, are under increasing threats from invasive species which not only affect biodiversity but also people’s livelihoods. Protected areas can have huge social and economic value, particularly in Africa, where national parks are…
Press release | 21 Jan, 2010
Impact of nature’s invading aliens measured for first time
Invasive Alien Species, ranging from disease and plants, to rats and goats, are one of the top three threats to life on this planet, according to a new publication coordinated by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP), of which IUCN is a partner.
Most countries have made…
Story | 14 Jun, 2009
Marine Invasive Alien Species
Story | 15 Oct, 2008
Edited by Ameer Abdulla, PhD and Olof Linden, PhD
Story | 15 Oct, 2008
Edited by Nilüfer Oral and François Simard
Story | 03 Jul, 2008
Gaps and Priorities in Addressing Marine Invasive Species
Gaps and Priorities in Addressing Marine Invasive Species
Story | 02 Jul, 2008
Alien Species in Aquaculture, Considerations for Responsible Use
Alien Species in Aquaculture, Considerations for Responsible Use