Identification of risks and management of invasive alien species using the IPPC framework - Proceedings of a workshop in Braunschweig, Germany

This document provides a review on cooperation between environmental and phytosanitary authorities at national and international level as well as of future activities with regard to invasive alien species. Specifically the report present both the CBD and IPPC’s standards and implentation guidelines in pest risk analysis, national strategies for IAS etc. It also presents information on legislative frameworks for phytosanitary control measures along with relevant case studies for harmonization of national regulations.The report concludes with recommendations at the national level for work between National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) and environmental protection agencies