Advancing International Development: Tackling Invasive Species in the Pacific
In the heart of international development, addressing the challenges posed by invasive species in the Pacific Islands is crucial. The new Guidelines for Invasive Species Management serve as a comprehensive resource, aimed at enhancing biosecurity and effective control measures. Designed primarily for practitioners, these guidelines advocate for an inclusive approach, leveraging resources within the Pacific region and beyond. This strategy not only prevents duplication of efforts but also optimises cost-effectiveness, ensuring the guidelines remain relevant for at least a decade.
How We Developed the Guidelines
A team of experts from the Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service (PRISMSS) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) collaborated extensively to modernise the existing guidelines. Under the leadership of Dr Greg Sherley, the team engaged in both face-to-face and virtual discussions to refine the document. The finalised guidelines are now set to be formally endorsed by the inter-governmental meetings of SPREP and the Pacific Community (SPC), establishing them as the standard protocol for invasive species management and biosecurity in the region.
Benefits for Our Partners
These guidelines are poised to benefit all countries and territories across the Pacific, providing strategic direction to the six PRISMSS partners, including SPREP and SPC. Additionally, countries like New Zealand and various agencies that fund initiatives targeting invasive species and biosecurity will find these guidelines invaluable. With all negotiations and edits completed, the guidelines are prepared for formatting and electronic distribution in 2023.
Feedback from Partners
Our partners have expressed complete satisfaction with both the process and the quality of the final product. Their endorsement underscores the significance of these guidelines in advancing international development efforts within the Pacific Islands.
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