11/10/2025
15:30 - 16:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
, Onsite
Session with interpretation
Why attend
Learn where targeted action against invasive alien species (IAS) can deliver the greatest biodiversity gains in EU. This session shows how science-based tools like STAR support species extinction risk reduction and guide conservation aligned with the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
Session Description
Invasive alien species (IAS) are among the most significant drivers of biodiversity loss, costing the EU an estimated 129.9 billion USD between 1960 and 2020. To address this, the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 aims to halve the number of Red List species threatened by IAS by 2030. This session presents the first regional application of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) methodology to identify and quantify opportunities for reducing species extinction risk through targeted IAS management. Findings show that fully removing IAS threats could reduce extinction risk for EU species by up to 16%, with the greatest potential gains in the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, mainland Spain, Italy, and Greece. Key IAS include feral goats, mouflons, rabbits, and rats. Participants will gain insights into where management actions can deliver the highest conservation benefits, supporting biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the EU’s 2030 targets.Partners
Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Region
Headquarters
Speaker
Supporting action against Invasive Alien Species to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030