Cbd third National Report Armenia (English version)

Article 8(h) - Alien species

Has your country identified alien species introduced into its territory and established a system for tracking the introduction of alien species?
No
Yes, some alien species identified but a tracking system not yet established	X
Yes, some alien species identified and tracking system in place
Yes, alien species of major concern identified and tracking system in place

◊ Has your country assessed the risks posed to ecosystems, habitats or species by the introduction of these alien species?
No
Yes, but only for some alien species of concern (please provide details below)	X
Yes, for most alien species (please provide details below)
Further information on the assessment of the risks posed to ecosystems, habitats or species by the introduction of these alien species.
Limited assessment of the risks only for agro ecosystems of a number of invasive species of insects has been conducted. Currently data collection on several alien plant species is underway in order to further risk assessment.

◊ Has your country undertaken measures to prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate, those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species?
No
No, but potential measures are under consideration
Yes, some measures are in place (please provide details below)	See Target 6.1, 6.2
Yes, comprehensive measures are in place (please provide details below)
Further information on the measures to prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species that threaten ecosystems, habitats or species.
Control over the import of alien species at customs points is implemented only for the agricultural pest species by State Agency on Plant Quarantine of the Ministry of Agriculture. Limited activities related to control over the mentioned species and defeat of them are conducted also within agro ecosystems as part of routine pest control activities.

◊ In dealing with the issue of invasive species, has your country developed, or involved itself in, mechanisms for international cooperation, including the exchange of best practices? (decision V/8)
No	X
Yes, bilateral cooperation
Yes, regional and/or subregional cooperation
Yes, multilateral cooperation

◊ Is your country using the ecosystem approach and precautionary and bio-geographical approaches as appropriate in its work on alien invasive species? (decision V/8)
No	X
Yes (please provide details below)
Further comments on the use of the ecosystem approach and precautionary and bio-geographical approaches in work on alien invasive species.
Recently initiated research on alien invasive plant species are based on the application of ecosystem approach, which includes not only routine geo-botanical description of the plant community, but also identification of the areas endangered by invasive species where detailed investigation of animal species should be conducted.

Has your country identified national needs and priorities for the implementation of the Guiding Principles? (decision VI/23)
No	X
No, but needs and priorities are being identified
Yes, national needs and priorities have been identified (please provide below a list of needs and priorities identified)
Further comments on the identification of national needs and priorities for the implementation of the Guiding Principles.

Has your country created mechanisms to coordinate national programmes for applying the Guiding Principles? (decision VI/23)
No	X
No, but mechanisms are under development
Yes, mechanisms are in place (please provide details below)
Further comments on the mechanisms created to coordinate national programmes for implementing the Guiding Principles.

Has your country reviewed relevant policies, legislation and institutions in the light of the Guiding Principles, and adjusted or developed policies, legislation and institutions? (decision VI/23)
No	X
No, but review under way
Yes, review completed and adjustment proposed (please provide details below)
Yes, adjustment and development ongoing
Yes, some adjustments and development completed (please provide details below)
Further information on the review, adjustment or development of policies, legislation and institutions in light of the Guiding Principles.

Is your country enhancing cooperation between various sectors in order to improve prevention, early detection, eradication and/or control of invasive alien species? (decision VI/23)
No	X
No, but potential coordination mechanisms are under consideration
Yes, mechanisms are in place (please provide details below)
Further comments on cooperation between various sectors.

Is your country collaborating with trading partners and neighboring countries to address threats of invasive alien species to biodiversity in ecosystems that cross international boundaries? (decision VI/23)
No	X
Yes, relevant collaborative programmes are under development
Yes, relevant programmes are in place (please specify below the measures taken for this purpose)
Further comments on collaboration with trading partners and neighboring countries.

Is your country developing capacity to use risk assessment to address threats of invasive alien species to biodiversity and incorporate such methodologies in environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic environmental assessment (SEA)? (decision VI/23)
No	X
No, but programmes for this purpose are under development
Yes, some activities for developing capacity in this field are being undertaken (please provide details below)
Yes, comprehensive activities are being undertaken (please provide details below)
Further information on capacity development to address threats of invasive alien species.

Has your country developed financial measures and other policies and tools to promote activities to reduce the threats of invasive species? (decision VI/23)
No	X
No, but relevant measures and policies are under development
Yes, some measures, policies and tools are in place (please provide details below)
Yes, comprehensive measures and tools are in place (please provide details below)
Further comments on the development of financial measures and other policies and tools for the promotion of activities to reduce the threats of invasive species.

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Please elaborate below on the implementation of this article and associated decisions specifically focusing on: outcomes and impacts of actions taken; contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Strategic Plan of the Convention; contribution to progress towards the 2010 target; progress in implementing national biodiversity strategies and action plans; contribution to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals; constraints encountered in implementation.