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What is being done?
A three-stage hierarchical approach is adopted for addressing IAS outlined by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): prevention, control, and mitigation. UNDP and Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs (MoFWA) initiate a new project in 2018 based on the Convention on Biological Diversity. The long-term objective of the Project is to minimize the negative impacts of Invasive Alien Species in order to support the conservation of the globally significant native biodiversity of Turkey’s coastal and marine ecosystems. The Project aims to ensure resilience of marine and coastal ecosystems through strengthened capacities and investment in prevention, detection, control and management of Invasive Alien Species.
The identification of Invasive Alien Species and threats, eliminating or alleviating adverse effects are of utmost importance both for native species and in economic and social terms. The Project ultimately aims to identify and minimize the impact of or eliminate Invasive Alien Species in key marine biodiversity areas, and alleviate the pressure on native species and habitats and monitor for future work.