Invasive species and global climate change.

Chapter 13 (Page no: 239)

Global identification of invasive species: the CABI Invasive Species Compendium as a resource.

The number, spread and impact of invasive species have been without historical precedence in the latter half of the 20th century. Now, as human activity causes a precipitous rise in greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. carbon dioxide), there is growing concern that climate change will be a significant, long-term driver enhancing invasive species introduction and spread. New tools are required to identify and manage these consequences. One such tool, which combines specially commissioned materials and selected content from various experts, is the Invasive Species Compendium (https://www. cabi. org/ ISC, accessed 22 July 2022). Here we discuss the value and efficacy of this resource with emphasis on how it can be used to help identify new invasive species threats under climate change and plan appropriate management measures to prevent their introduction and spread and reduce their impact.

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