Operational Unit
Invasive Alien Species Neutralization & Eradication Unit
Species Survival & Biodiversity Protection
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Identifies, assesses, and executes eradication or control programs for invasive alien species threatening native biodiversity, applying integrated pest management and biosecurity protocols to island and mainland ecosystems.
Doctrine
IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) Guidelines · CBD Article 8(h)
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Invasive species risk assessment and pathway analysis
Eradication feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis
Rodenticide, biocontrol, and mechanical removal program design
Biosecurity protocol development for high-risk entry points
Post-eradication monitoring and native species recovery tracking
Early detection and rapid response (EDRR) system deployment
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