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This page contains information related to the reporting under the EU Regulation 1143/2014 on invasive alien species (IAS). Information about the IAS Regulation and the policy process can be found on the European Commission's web page. The portal is maintained by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Comments and suggestions on this website should be addressed to (ias.helpdesk [add] eionet.europa.eu).
What are invasive alien species (IAS)
Invasive alien species (IAS) are plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms whose intentional or unintentional introduction by humans and spread outside their natural past or present ranges pose a risk to biodiversity and related ecosystem services or have other unforeseen negative consequences. IAS represent one of the main global threats to biodiversity, specifically on remote islands and isolated ecosystems. It is expected that due to accelerating globalization the numbers of IAS and their impacts around the world will continue to increase.
87
Number of Invisive Alien Species
of Union Concern
44.8%
Effective rapid eradication
measures
18
Member States
have a permit system in place
Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern dashboards
Presence | Measures and impacts |
Permits and inspections | Pathway and Spread Patterns |
Other resources
Country factsheets-National summaries
IAS of Union and regional concern
Management measures and Impacts
Permits issued & compliance of inspections
Other resources
IAS Reportnet
Member States websites