About Invasive Alien Species

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This section contains basic information in invasive alien species (IAS) and why they pose a threat to biological diversity.

What Are Invasive Alien Species? See the Convention's official definition. More»
What is the Problem? IAS are a main cause of biodiversity loss at the global level. More»
What Does it Matter? IAS have affected native biota in almost every ecosystem type on Earth. More»
What Needs to be Done? There is an urgent need to address the threat of IAS. More»