Two ambitious multi-stakeholder projects that aim to tackle the threat of invasive alien species have been launched at a conference in Europe last week (20-23 January 2025). GuardIAS and OneSТOP — ...

Invasive alien species don’t only drive out other native species, they also dramatically transform soils, water and ecosystems. A new assessment tool aims to pinpoint the negative environmental ...

You’ve probably seen a headline or two about an invasive species taking over. Perhaps you’ve seen a sign warning of ...

Alien plants and animals cost Europe over $1.5 trillion in the last six decades, according to a new study, indicating the global economic impact of such species could be several times higher than ...

RECENTLY, THERE WAS a complaint about the inaccuracies of the column about National Invasive Species Week. It’s an international event dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species, the ...

The European Parliament has issued a call for action to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species and to limit their impact on fisheries and aquaculture in the European Union. T ...

Invasive species that are introduced into non-native environments threaten ecosystems, wildlife, and human well-being.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A respected Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species,” citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife. Some cat lovers ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

Quick Take Flatworms are invasive species in many countries including Europe. Because they can reproduce asexually and are ...