The 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP10) is now over, and the meeting was a success. The Parties agreed – among other points – on all key elements of the strategic plan for the next decade, including new targets to reduce the current pressures on the planet’s biodiversity.
Several decisions taken in Nagoya address the problems caused by invasive species. Target 9 of the strategic plan requires that “By 2020, invasive alien species are identified, prioritized and controlled or eradicated and measures are in place to control pathways for the introduction and establishment of invasive alien species.”
The COP also adopted a specific decision on the creation of an Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group for providing guidance on preventing further impacts associated with the importation of invasive species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as well as live baits and food. It is also important to note that the terms of reference of the expert group explicitly refer to the development of international standards on these issues; this was the object of many discussions, as it touches on the delicate issue of international trade.
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From Issue 179 of The Feral Flyer. Subscribe at http://www.invasiveanimals.com/media-centre/subscribe/