1 Biological globalisation: a global situation

Nature conservation and phytosanitary measures: The German federal perspective and activities on IAS

• 1) Biological globalisation:

• a) global situation

• b) situation in Germany

• 2) Categories of alien species and criteria for invasiveness

• 3) Botanic Gardens and alien species

• 4) International law and policies on alien species and their impact on Botanic Gardens

• 5) Options for co-operation

• 6) National activities in Germany

Geographical Isolation as Basis for Evolution = Diversity

Reasons for Extinction of Animals since 1600

Spread of Agriculture in Europe

(un)intended introductions

• 50 % unintended introductions

•  trade and traffic

Biological Globalisation: the Case of Hawaii

Neophytes in Germany

Invasiveness = Ecological Threat

Economic Damage

Threat to Human Health

Nature conservation and phytosanitary measures: The German federal perspective and activities on IAS

• 1) Biological globalisation:

• a) global situation

• b) situation in Germany

• 2) Categories of alien species and criteria for invasiveness

• 3) Botanic Gardens and alien species

• 4) International law and policies on alien species and their impact on Botanic Gardens

• 5) Options for co-operation

• 6) National activities in Germany

Nature conservation and phytosanitary measures: The German federal perspective and activities on IAS

• 1) Biological globalisation:

• a) global situation

• b) situation in Germany

• 2) Categories of alien species and criteria for invasiveness

• 3) Botanic Gardens and alien species

• 4) International law and policies on alien species and their impact on Botanic Gardens

• 5) Options for co-operation

• 6) National activities in Germany

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD; Rio 1992)

Guiding Principles on IAS Decision VI/23

Guiding Principles on IAS Decision VI/23

Guiding Principles on IAS Decision VI/23

Dimension of seed exchange

Activities in Germany

Early Warning System

• intended extension of the existing forum and floristic mapping activities