Invasive Species

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Invasive Species Have Massive Costs for Economies, Biodiversity, Health, and Food Supply New Report Shows 

The global economy loses more than $423 billion every year to invasive species which threaten nature, food security, and human health. A new report by the International Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) shows that invasive species pose a major threat to biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and sustainable communities. Aimed at policymakers around the world, […]

Written by on September 8, 2023

New Zealand Geographic Features Island Conservation’s Work Restoring Late Island, Tonga 

Island Conservation’s Late Island project is the feature of a new article in New Zealand Geographic.   The article highlights the expertise of our many collaborators—especially the New Zealanders who first developed the techniques that make the removal of invasive species possible. Journalist Kate Evans describes the people, institutions, and know-how that come together to make […]

Written by on September 6, 2023

Dawn of New Era: Kingdom of Tonga Undertakes Historic Conservation Milestone 

With support from the Kingdom of Tonga’s Environment Department, Late Island has now become the largest island in the Pacific to have been cleared of invasive species. This is a historic landmark: Tonga is now leading the Pacific region in efforts to scale up invasive species management and rewilding projects. Late Island’s rich, biodiverse ecosystem is now ready for the reintroduction of native species.

Written by on August 29, 2023

New Study: Invasive Species as Costly as Natural Disasters

A new study in ScienceDirect led by Anna J. Turbelin analyzes biological invasions (invasive species) and natural hazards (storms, floods and wildfires) damage cost data over 1980–2019 and finds that invasion costs are as costly and increased faster over time with harmful impacts to societies and their environments, and human health. Highlights Scientists reported that […]

Written by on July 17, 2023

A Problem with a Solution: Protecting Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Communities by Removing Invasive Species from Islands 

Islands are renowned for their unique ecosystems, captivating biodiversity, and vibrant communities. However, these isolated paradises often face an insidious threat that jeopardizes not only their natural heritage but also the well-being of their inhabitants: invasive species. In this blog post, we explore the profound impacts invasive species have on island biodiversity, fragile ecosystems, and […]

Written by on July 10, 2023