SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) biodiversity

IUCN sees move to tackle invasive species as good start

Brussels, 10/09/2013 (Agence Europe) - The coordinated approach proposed by the European Commission to prevent and manage the massive damage done by invasive alien species in the European Union was described as a “good start” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), on Tuesday 10 September 2013 (see EUROPE 10917).

According to the IUCN, in order to implement the proposed measures it is necessary as a priority to clarify the process for identifying priority species...