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With increased movement of people and goods around the world, there is an increased introduction of alien (non-native) species to new areas where they can become invasive. Key to this, is knowing how the invasive species are likely to be introduced and acting to prevent further introductions through those pathways. The purpose Pathway Action Plans is to raise public awareness as well as to prevent unintentional introductions by minimizing the contamination of goods, commodities, vehicles and equipment by IAS, and ensuring appropriate checks at EU Union borders.

A newly developed index identifies areas of the Mediterranean Sea which are most affected by non-native, invasive alien species introduced through the Suez Canal, by aquaculture or through shipping. The top invaders appear to be algae, according to the JRC study. The Cumulative Impact of Invasive Alien species (CIMPAL) index calculation brings together datasets on IAS distribution with literature information on the impacts of IAS on biodiversity.

See also: Pest and Disease Factsheets for more fact sheets.

See also: EU Plant Health Rules

See also: Pest and Disease Factsheets for more fact sheets.

See also: Pest and Disease Factsheets for more fact sheets.

See also: Pest and Disease Factsheets for more fact sheets.

See also: Pest and Disease Factsheets for more fact sheets.