30 April 2012
GLISPA Establishes Working Group on Invasive Species
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According to GLISPA, the working group's terms of reference will be modelled on the GLISPA's working modality of catalyzing action, aiming to mobilize commitment to reduce the threat of invasive species on islands, and sharing lessons and experiences that relate to invasive species between islands.

Oliver Langrand, Island Conservation, will chair the working group, which is open to those wishing to take action on invasive species.

26 April 2012: The Global Islands Partnership (GLISPA) announced the establishment of a working group on invasive species, focused on catalyzing commitments to reduce the threat of invasive alien species as a critical component of conservation of island biodiversity, ecosystem-based adaptation and sustainable livelihoods.

According to GLISPA, the working group’s terms of reference will be modelled on the GLISPA’s working modality of catalyzing action, mobilizing commitments and sharing lessons and experiences that relate to invasive species between islands.

Oliver Langrand, Island Conservation, will chair the working group, which is open to those wishing to take action on invasive species. [GLISPA Website]