Paragraph 164 of the Future We Want, Rio+20
Oceans and Seas
We commit to implement measures to prevent the introduction, and manage the adverse environmental impacts, of alien invasive species, including, as appropriate, those adopted in the framework of IMO
Supporting Initiatives
Ballast Water Management(BWM)/ Aquatic Invasive Species
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The problem of invasive species in ships’ ballast water is largely due to the expanded trade and traffic volume over the last few decades and since the volumes of seaborne trade continue to increase the problem may not yet have reached its peak.The spread of invasive species is now recognized as one of the greatest threats to the ecological and the economic well being of the planet.
It should be noted that due to the complexity and multi-disciplinary nature of the problem posed by the aquatic invasive species in ships ballast water, the work is in its pioneering phase and knowledge is only now gathering in this respect. BWM Guidelines are kept under review by the MEPC and will be updated as new technologies emerge and additional knowledge becomes available.
In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph
164
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We commit to implement measures to prevent the introduction, and manage the adverse environmental impacts, of alien invasive species, including, as appropriate, those adopted in the framework of IMO
The Global Invasive Species Database (GISD)
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
The Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) aims to increase awareness about invasive alien species and to facilitate effective prevention and management activities. It is managed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) of the SSC- Species Survival Commission of the IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature. The GISD was developed as part of the global initiative on invasive species led by the Global Invasive Species Programme GISP and was/is supported through partnerships with the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII), Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research and the University of Auckland.
The GISD focuses on invasive alien species that threaten native biodiversity and natural ecosystems and covers all taxonomic groups from micro-organisms to animals and plants in all ecosystems. Species information is either supplied by or reviewed by expert contributors from around the world.
In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph
164
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We commit to implement measures to prevent the introduction, and manage the adverse environmental impacts, of alien invasive species, including, as appropriate, those adopted in the framework of IMO
