International Trade and Invasive Alien Species

Published: Mié, 10 Jul 2013, 13:37
Last updated: Vie, 15 May 2015, 11:17
Invasive alien species (IAS), which may be introduced into new ecosystems via intentional or unintentional introductions, are a major threat to biological diversity. In many cases, they can also have devastating consequences for human health, agricultural productivity and trade. Given the potentially devastating impacts of IAS, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) requires countries, as far as possible and appropriate, to prevent their introduction or to control or eradicate them if they are introduced. In July 2012, the STDF, in collaboration with the IPPC, the OIE and the WTO, organized a seminar on the relationship between international trade and IAS. The seminar highlighted the importance of:

• effective SPS systems in helping to protect against the entry of harmful species, including pests, diseases and other IAS;
• collaboration between the SPS and the CBD “communities” at the global, regional and national level. This publication reviews and analyses key concepts and principles relevant to IAS and international trade in the context of the CBD and the SPS Agreement, as well as in relation to the IPPC and the OIE.

It also considers various initiatives to enhance capacities for managing the entry and spread of IAS (including plant pests and animal diseases), reviews common challenges and good practices, and makes a number of targeted recommendations.
Resource provide by:

• STDF

Author/Editor name and address: Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) World Trade Organization
Type of contact: Otros
Tags:

• Manual/Guide

Submitted by: STDF

Documents:
STDF_International trade and Invasive Alien Species.pdf