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EU Environment Council of Ministers give support for a EU Strategy on Invasive Alien Species
The Council met on 25 June and agreed conclusions on a number of important biodiversity related issues. In particular, the Council remained concerned about the issue of invasive non-native species and highlighted the need for better co-ordination and co-operation at all levels and across a wide range of interests. Key points for action include comprehensive risk assessment; effective control of introduction pathways proportional to the risks; a comprehensive EU inventory drawing on existing initiatives as a basis for information sharing and an early warning system. The Council has re-iterated the need for a comprehensive EU framework that works with relevant existing regimes, fills legislative gaps as necessary and establishes a proportionate and cost-effective EU response to invasive non-native species which are costing the EU at least 12.7 billion Euros per annum.
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