invasive-296da7083d469fbc.pdf

The document proposes using user fees to fund an international capacity-building fund for developing countries and a no-fault insurance fund for states injured by invasive alien species. It highlights the severe economic and biodiversity impacts of invasive species, citing costs such as US$373 million annually for rabbit control in Australia and US$3.1-5.0 billion in damages to US and European industrial plants from aquatic invasives between 1988 and 2000. The text urges the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development to move the international community from planning to implementation of the goals set by the Convention on Biological Diversity.

• The document proposes two specific financial mechanisms funded by user fees: an international fund to help developing countries implement plans to tackle invasive alien species, and a no-fault insurance fund to allow injured States to recover losses without having to establish fault.
• Invasive alien species cause significant economic damage globally, including US$373 million annually for rabbit control in Australia, US$105 million annually for weed control in Australian agroecosystems, US$71.4 million annually for water hyacinth control across seven African countries, and US$3.1-5.0 billion in damages to US and European industrial plants from zebra mussels and other aquatic invasives between 1988 and 2000.
• Scientists identify the impact of invasive alien species on aquatic and terrestrial systems as the second most significant harm to biodiversity, surpassed only by habitat destruction.

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@techreport{centerforinternationalenvironmentallawndinvasive296da7083d469fbcpdf, author = {{Center for International Environmental Law}}, title = {{invasive-296da7083d469fbc.pdf}}, institution = {Center for International Environmental Law}, url = {https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/invasive.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }