Invasive species are a major and growing global threat to nature, economies, food security and human health according to a landmark UN-backed assessment on biodiversity. Fewer than one in five ...

The Bern Convention Group of Experts on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) was established in 1992 to accompany Bern Convention Contracting Parties in designing and implementing control measures for ...

Grey squirrels, Sitka spruce, ash dieback disease and Japanese knotweed are all highly damaging invasive alien species in Ireland. Among other impacts, invasive species threaten nature, impact on food ...

A NEW report published by the Waterford-based National Biodiversity Data Centre finds that the rate of invasion of alien species to Ireland is increasing. As an island nation, all of our species fall ...

In 1847 the Japanese knotweed was a gold-medal-winning plant with its unusually vigorous growth and pretty white flowers. Things are considerably different today, with British house buyers being ...

Thousands of 'alien species' could invade the Arctic, according to alarming new research. Rising temperatures and increased tourism are making it far simpler for non-native plants and animals to ...

Ireland could see an invasion of alien species over the next ten years, a conterence in Sligo has been told. The more harmful, environmentally damaging freshwater, marine and terrestrial invasive ...

In recent years, a surprisingly large number of alien species have managed to flourish in Svalbard. In 2024, common meadow rue, Thalictrum flavum ,was identified for the first time in Svalbard, in ...

Thousands of alien species could invade the Arctic, warns a new study. Warmer temperatures and more tourists make it easier for non-native plants and animals to get a foothold in far northerly ...