Activity 1: Prevent the introduction of IAS
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Below are the global and regional obligations in this activity:
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Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Prevent the introduction of those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species: CBD Article 8h SEE COMMENTARY 1
- Prevent, or strictly control the introduction of IAS that are endangering or likely to further endanger migratory species: CMS Article III, 4c SEE COMMENTARY 1
- Take measures to prevent the intentional or accidental introduction of IAS to the marine environment: UNCLOS Article 196 SEE COMMENTARY 1
- Establish or adapt existing IAS alert systems: IPPC 7th ICPM, section 12.1, 148, 7h SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Ensure that relevant agencies and officials have access to lists of plants, plant products, and other regulated articles and trade pathways that may carry IAS: IPPC 7th ICPM, section 12.1, 148, 7h SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Support national and regional decision-making and rapid response to IAS: CBD Decision VII/13, 6b
- Engage with stakeholders and indigenous and local communities in the prevention of IAS: CBD Decision VII/13, 6g
- Promote and implement the IAS Guiding Principles: CBD Decision VI/23, 5 and CBD Decision VI/23, Annex (Guiding principles for IAS) SEE COMMENTARY 3
- Enhance coordination between sectors to improve the prevention and early detection of IAS: CBD Decision VI/23, 10d
- Develop environmentally benign methods to control IAS, including quarantine and control of fouling of ship hulls: CBD Decision VI/23, 24e
- Develop technical tools to support the early detection, prevention and monitoring of IAS: CBD Decision VI/23, 27 SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Prohibit the deliberate introduction of non-native species in the wild, except in particular circumstances where they have been granted prior authorisation by a regulatory authority: 17th meeting of the Bern Convention Steering Committee, Recommendation 57 (1)
- Take all appropriate measures to prevent the unintentional release of non native waterbird species: AEWA Article III.2, g
- Endeavour to prevent the accidental introduction of non-native species with the potential to establish populations, where they use anthropogenic routes of dispersal: 17th meeting of the Bern Convention Steering Committee, Recommendation 57 (2)
- Regulate or even prohibit the deliberate introduction and trade of certain species of non-native terrestrial vertebrates: 19th meeting of the Bern Convention Steering Committee, Recommendation 77 (1)
- Within the EU, issue a wildlife import permit only if it would not have a harmful effect on the conservation status of the species or its territory: EU Regulation 338-97, Article 4 (1ai & 6d)
- EU Commission may establish restrictions on the introduction of species whose introduction presents an ecological threat: EU Regulation 338-97, Article 4 (6d)
- EU States shall see that any introduction of non-native bird species does not prejudice the local flora and fauna: EU Birds, Article 11
- Each Contracting Party undertakes to strictly control the introduction of non-native species: Bern Convention, Article 11 (2)
- Establish special mechanisms to prohibit intentional introduction of alien species into and between islands and isolated ecosystems: 22nd meeting of the Bern Convention Steering Committee, Recommendation 91 (1)
- Prohibit the deliberate introduction of non-native water bird species: AEWA Article III.2, g
- Establish national coordination committees, to ensure close inter-agency collaboration to prevent the introduction of IAS: CBD Decision VIII/27, 8
- Develop regional guidance for particular pathways to prevent the introduction and spread of IAS: CBD Decision VIII/27, 18
- Implement controls to prevent marine biofouling as a pathway for the introduction and spread of IAS: CBD Decision VIII/27, 29
- Prevent the introduction and spread of IAS as part of emergency relief, aid and any other efforts: CBD Decision VIII/27, 42 SEE COMMENTARY 4
- Prevent or minimise the risks of the introduction and spread of IAS associated with scientific research activities: CBD Decision VIII/27, 50
- Take actions regarding the disposal of IAS to prevent introductions of such species into the wild: CBD Decision VIII/27, 54
- Provide mechanisms to prevent the spread of IAS within transboundary catchments, watershed and river-basin management and inter-basin water transfers: CBD Decision VIII/27, 59 SEE COMMENTARY 5
- Develop procedures and controls that take into consideration existing procedures of the IPPC, to ensure cross-border impacts of IAS are considered in decision-making: CBD Decision VIII/27, 60 SEE COMMENTARY 5
- Assist neighbouring States in applying a proactive approach in preventing the introduction and spread of IAS: CBD Decision VIII/27, 62 SEE COMMENTARY 5
Indirectly relevant obligations and commitments
- Integrate the conservation of migratory species habitats into policies, plans and programmes: CMS Resolution 7.10, 2
- Submit case studies, lessons learned and other relevant information on incentive measures to the Executive Secretary: CBD Decision VI/15, 5
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