International Plant Protection Convention: what is it? how can it help with invasive species and biodiversity? June 2014, Montreal
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Preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species is key to protecting biodiversity. Through the IPPC, your country already has systems in place to help. .
The IPPC focuses on prevention and control of species that damage plants
Prevention: identify and regulate risks
The CBD COP encouraged contracting parties to use IPPC tools for assessing and managing risks of invasive species
How to prevent invasive species from damaging biodiversity? Assess risk (how bad is this species) Manage risk (what can we do about it) Take action (inspect, contain, cooperate)
Talk to your national plant protection organization ( NPPO )! www.ippc.int/countries about: Risk assessment • Surveillance • Inspection • Regulation •
IPPC Standards Globally harmonized science-based guidelines recognized by the WTO-SPS agreement. • Surveillance • Pest risk analysis • Pest reporting • Pest listing • Plants for planting • Biological control agents • Relationships between CBD/IPPC terminology • Guidance on environmental considerations in risk analysis
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