Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way. 'We need to take a humane, long-term view and learn to co-exist, as some species considered invasive are here to stay,' argues Cebuan Bliss, an environmental researcher at Radboud University.
Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way."We need to take a humane, long-term view and learn to co-exist, as some species considered invasive are here to stay," argues Cebuan Bliss, an environmental researcher at Radboud University.published today by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services .
"Invasive species are one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss. However, unlike overexploitation and pollution, these invasive species are alsothemselves," explains Bliss. As a researcher on environmental governance and one of the 84 experts involved with the report published September 4, she focused on the ethical aspects of the management of invasive species.
"Slowly but surely, we're seeing more humane methods of managing these species. Stichting AAP, for example, decided to house a number of raccoons that had reached the Dutch province of Limburg. And in the United Kingdom, researchers are experimenting with contraception for squirrels. Non-lethal methods of managing
also include using sound, scent, or physical deterrents. However, we still have a long way to go to facilitate kinder conservation practices.""Invasive alien species is a very negative label, considering that many of these animals are climate refugees, or victims of pet trade trafficking. It's important to reframe how we approach the management of these animals," argues Bliss.
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