Overwhelming evidence galvanizes a global consensus on the need for action against Invasive Alien Species

Last year marked the approval of the Thematic Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control (IPBES-IAS assessment). A recent publication contextualizes the IPBES-IAS assessment within the continuum of invasion science and policy history.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-023-03209-x

This new paper delves into the comprehensive assessment process, involving 86 authors, 285 experts, and over a hundred reviewers who dedicated four-and-a-half years to produce a monumental 1400-page document spanning six chapters. The incredible collaborative efforts behind this assessment illuminate the complexities of addressing invasive alien species globally. Learn more about the inception and remarkable journey of this assessment.

For an overview of IPBES publications, materials, and projects on invasive alien species, see our dedicated page.