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Organizational Workshop of the Global Invasive Alien Species Information Partnership for Information Users and Providers 9-10 July 2012, The Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom Shyama Pagad, Piero Genovesi IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group

Invasive Species Specialist Group Species Survival Commission Other Commissions Other Specialist Groups ISSG Invasive Species Initiative

Invasive Species Specialist Group Two Core Areas of ISSG’s Work • Policy and Technical Advice The ISSG membership provides technical and scientific advice to IUCN and its members, and national and regional agencies in developing policy and strategies to manage the risk of biological invasions • Information Access and Exchange The ISSG promotes and facilitates the exchange of invasive species information and knowledge using several mechanisms, these include Online resources and through networks

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Global Invasive Species Database

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Global Invasive Species Database - Restructure  Improved arrangement of data and information to facilitate analysis  Improvement interface/ user-friendly and interactive  Improved Search Functionality  Comprehensive schema for pathways of introduction both local and long distance dispersal  Comprehensive schema for invasive species impact mechanisms and impact outcomes including impact on ecosystem services  Enable GISD to function as an early detection and rapid response tool- Integration of standalone Global Register of Invasive Species (GRIS)  Enable inter-operability with other relevant databases and resources for e.g. internal links with the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Island Biodiversity and Invasive Species Database IBIS

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Database of Island Invasive Species Eradications- DIISE Developed by Island Conservation & Partners including ISSG

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Tools Under Development Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species- GRIIS  Annotated Inventory of Introduced and Invasive Species including information on pathways of introduction  Potential to use as an Early Warning and Rapid Response system  Prototype- Standalone GRIS Stage 1 developed in 2008 to developed inventory of invasive species that were being introduced through the Pet Trade  Prototype- Standalone GRIS Stage 2 further development of the tool. Included was a current inventory of known marine introduced/invasive species  2011 -2012- Integrated into the GISD now renamed GRIIS- Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species.  Planned development through collaborative approach

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Tools Under Development Compendium of Pathways of Spread of Invasive Alien Species  A web-enabled, searchable analytical tool, search functions include pathway, species, trade, regulations, codes of conduct etc.  Based on Comprehensive schema /Pathway framework developed for the GISD  Each pathway treated in-depth  List of genera and species that have been and could potentially be dispersed through a specific pathway  Trades associated with the pathway  Country-wise Links to regulations or protocols that have been developed- case studies of best practice  Alerts and emerging issues/listing of species  Case studies of best practice including incursions and emergency response  Can be used as a prioritizing tool for pathway management

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Tools Under Development Networking Portal for Invasive Species Practitioners on Island Regions Pilot for the Western Indian Ocean Region  Information exchange, experiences, lessons learned, best practice, research and innovation  List service  Document manager  Skills exchange- Skills register  Awareness of invasive species related activities- Projects database  Webinars  Multilanguage function

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP On-going Initiatives Templates for Economic Evaluation of Invasive Species Impacts Collate information required to make economic assessments on impacts of invasive species on biodiversity, ecosystem services, trade and commerce, cultural value etc. Useful  To conduct cost-benefit analysis  Decision Support Tool  To priorities management action  Setting budgets  To raise awareness

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Information components relevant to Target 9 • Inventory of alien species known to be invasive • Identification of species- Images of species or links to images that can be used for diagnostic purposes • Distribution records of introduced and invasive species that includes both its native range and known introduced range • Lists of pathways of introduction and spread • Management information • Links and information on Risk Assessments • Description of the impact of the invasive species • Contact details of species experts

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Potential use of information relevant to Target 9  Create Alert Lists, Early Detection and Rapid Response  Support conduct Risk Assessments  For Pathway management  Support Biosecurity  For Management action  For Prioritization of management action including management of pathways  For Analysis & Assessments  For Development of Indicators  Links to experts

Invasive Species Specialist Group Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Challenges & Opportunities Exercises • Information for conducting risk assessments • Some species were not profiled in the GISD • Impact information especially potential not described adequately in assessment area • Current data and information could be absent Some Challenges • Sustainable funds • Information management- deluge rather than drought • Anticipating User needs- recognizing differing needs • Using different methods for information dissemination • Collaboration- Sharing data and information • Building decentralized model • Avoiding duplication

Invasive Species Specialist Group Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Challenges & Opportunities  Better Understanding of User needs  Collaboration and Partnerships for better outcomes  Better and optimal use of resources  Working on strengths  Better communication between providers and stakeholders  …  …  …

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Examples of analysis and assessments Invasive species impacts on Threatened Species CR EN Livestock/Cattle Domestic cat (Felis catus) Chytrid Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Domestic goat (Capra hircus) Unspecified rats (Rattus spp.) Black rat (Rattus rattus) Domestic Pig (Sus domesticus) Domestic dog (Canis familiaris) Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Examples of analysis and assessments Invasive species impacts on Threatened Species Domestic cat (Felis catus) Chytrid Batrachochytrium… Livestock/Cattle Black rat (Rattus rattus) Domestic Pig (Sus domesticus) Domestic dog (Canis familiaris) Unspecified rats (Rattus spp.) Domestic goat (Capra hircus) Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) Little fire ant (Wasmannia… 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Examples of analysis and assessments Invasive species impacts on Threatened Species Livestock/Cattle Domestic goat (Capra hircus) Feral pig (Sus scrofa) Rusa deer (Cervus timorensis russa) White leadtree (Leucaena… Unspecified rats (Rattus spp.) European rabbit (Oryctolagus… Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) Freeway iceplant (Carpobrotus… Christmas berry (Schinus… 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Examples of analysis and assessments Analysis of pathways from GISD data n. species = 576 n. records = 1260 Corridor 0.2% Stowaway Release 24.0% 14.6% Contaminant Escape 23.7% 37.6%

Information Services of the ISSG Current Capacities relevant to Target 9 and GIASIP Examples of analysis and assessments Analysis of pathways from GISD data Horticulture Pet/aquarium species Agriculture Transportation of habitat… Ship/boat ballast water Landscape/flora/fauna… Ship/boat hull fouling Food contaminant Aquaculture Hitchhikers on ship/boat 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200