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Providing a comprehensive platform for decision makers and IAS managers worldwide to access vital information, tools, and resources to effectively control and eradicate invasive alien species. Collaborating with stakeholders to meet Aichi Biodiversity Targets and implement Article 8(h) of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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GIASIPartnership Gateway: Invasive Alien Species Information Service Chris Lyal Natural History Museum, UK
GIASIPartnership: the Partners AnatrackLtd Analysis and Tracking Software
GIASIPartnership: the Purpose To assist Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and others, implement Article 8(h) and Target 9 of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets: “By 2020, invasive alien species and pathways are identified and prioritized, priority species are controlled or eradicated, and measures are in place to manage pathways to prevent their introduction and establishment” Users: decision makers and IAS managers in more than 193 countries
GIASIPartnership: the Problem • Information scattered and difficult to find • Tools that exist also difficult to find • Some overlap in delivery between providers • Information gaps not understood • Most users not IAS specialists