Two ambitious multi-stakeholder projects that aim to tackle the threat of invasive alien species have been launched at a conference in Europe last week (20-23 January 2025). GuardIAS and OneSТOP — ...

More than 2,500 alien plant species could find suitable conditions in the Arctic, especially in northern Norway and Svalbard.

Thousands of alien species could invade the Arctic, warns a new study. Warmer temperatures and more tourists make it easier for non-native plants and animals to get a foothold in far northerly ...

Invasive alien species (IAS) explored in a CABI-published book pose the biggest threat to biodiversity, crop and/or livestock production, human and/or animal health, and economic development in the ...

The grey squirrel from North America is currently spreading in Europe and displacing the Eurasian red squirrel. Credit: Tim M. Blackburn The introduction of animal and plant species into new regions ...

Bugs like the spotted lanternfly or tiger mosquito are invasive in many regions and cause chaos in ecosystems. They push out native species, destroy habitats, and deplete resources. But the study also ...

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A respected Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an "invasive alien species," citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife. Some cat lovers ...

Rising temperatures and more tourists are making it easier for non-native plants and animals to get a foothold in remote ...

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A respected Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species,” citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife. Some cat lovers ...