Assessment of Action Plans for Priority Pathways of Invasive Alien Species in Central and Eastern Europe
The spread of invasive alien species (IAS) is widely recognised as one of the most significant factors in biodiversity loss. Beyond the harmful effects on natural ecosystems and their services, it also has substantial economic and societal consequences. These impacts, as well as the number of newly emerging IAS and their rate of spread, are further exacerbated by climate change as it is hampering the resilience of native species and the ecosystems they inhabit.
In the context of the worsening global biodiversity crisis, the harmful effects caused by the establishment and spread of invasive alien species (IAS), as well as the expected future increase in such impacts are significant.
Our study aims to analyse the action plans developed for priority pathways, highlight opportunities for improving these plans, and identify potential collaboration opportunities, focusing on the Central and Eastern European region (CEE region).
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