This article by Peter Jenkins of the International Center for Technology Assessment discusses international law as it relates to attempts by countries to strengthen their national laws regulating the import of live plants from other countries. The paper specifically addresses whether and how countries can shift to regulating plant imports through a precautionary listing approach (clean, dirty and gray lists) while respecting their obligations under international law. Download jenkins_2005.pdf
About NECIS
- Established in 2003, the National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species (NECIS) is a national partnership of 15 major environmental organizations that provides a united expert and scientific voice on invasive species policy. Its leaders include scientists, lawyers, activists, and advocates with many years of experience on invasives policy. NECIS members meet monthly, collaborate on a variety of campaigns, host an annual education day in Washington, DC, and share ideas through a dedicated listserv.
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NECIS Members
- Center for International Environmental Law
- Defenders of Wildlife
- Ecological Society of America
- Environmental Law Institute
- Great Lakes United
- Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils
- National Audubon Society
- National Parks Conservation Association
- National Wildlife Federation
- National Wildlife Refuge Association
- Natural Areas Association
- Natural Resources Defense Council
- The Nature Conservancy
- Union of Concerned Scientists
