CBD Parties welcome the undertaking of the assessment of invasive alien species and decide on establishment of an expert group to address matters not covered by IPBES assessment

Description of Impact(s) (English Only) CBD COP 14 Decision 14/11: Invasive alien species, in which the Conference of the Parties welcomed the undertaking of the assessment of invasive alien species; and supplementary voluntary guidance for avoiding unintentional introductions of invasive alien species associated with trade in live organisms; and decided, subject to the availability of resources, to establish an Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group to ensure timely provision of advice on achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 9. The group would address matters that are not covered by the IPBES assessment;