Invasive Alien Species: Forging a Partnership Network ____________ Gabriela Chavarria National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP)

Levetin and McMahon, 1996 The Global Supermarket and other things

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The Problem Defined Alien Species any species that is not native to a specific ecosystem exotic, non-native, non-indigenous

The Problem Defined Invasive Species an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause econ. or environmental harm or harm to human health invasive alien species, alien invasive species

The Problem Defined Vectors the means by which an invasive species is moved modes Freight Solutions Intl.

The Problem Defined Pathways the routes along which an invasive species is moved

The Problem Defined Intentional IntroductionIntentional Introduction Unintentional Introduction USGS Stowaways Hitchhikers

Causes - Global Changes Global Climate Change Land Use Change

Consequences - Environmental Invasive species are among the top drivers of environmental change globally (Sala et al. 2000). At risk: BiodiversityBiodiversity Ecosystem ServicesEcosystem Services Sustainable Development (SIDS)Sustainable Development (SIDS)

Consequences - Economic Losses to agriculture globally: $ billion/year. Costs to U.S. estimated to be at least $100 billion/year (Pimentel et al. 2000). Introduced from Latin America as a high protein food source, the golden apple snail caused losses to Philippine rice crops during the 1980s $1 billion (Naylor 1996).

Consequences - Human Health Disease epidemics Increased pesticide use Food and water shortages

Consequences - Political Barriers to international trade and economic growth Freight Solutions Intl. Invasive alien species could prevent governments and industries from: Selling some types of food products Selling some types of food products Selling living commodities Selling living commodities Using certain kinds of containers Using certain kinds of containers

Consequences - Political Biosecurity Deliberate attacks using biological agents Humans Humans Wildlife Wildlife Domestic animals and agriculture Domestic animals and agriculture

International Instruments Legally Binding For example: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD; 1992) Article 8 (h): Prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats, or species. Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles Work PlanWork Plan There are more than 40 intl agreements, as well as numerous soft law tools that address invasive species.

International Cooperation The Global Invasive Species Programme Informing policy and translating policy into practice IUCN - CABI - SCOPE IISD

GISP Phase I Products

GISP PARTNERSHIP FOR ACTION Call to Action signatures Governments Governments Academic Institutions Academic Institutions Industries Industries NGOs NGOs Conventions Conventions Other Partnerships Donor Agencies Donor Agencies

Phase II Program 1. Natl/Reg. Capacity Building 2. Comm., Educ., & Outreach 3. Information Management 4. Pathway Management 5. Assessment and Evaluation 6. Law and Policy