European Alien Species Information Network - EASIN

🌍 35,000+ new #alienspecies occurrences have been added to the #EASIN Geodatabase thanks to new Data Partners. Data from the Swedish, Finnish & Italian Competent Authorities and INVASIVESNET strengthen alien species monitoring across Europe. 🔗 More at bit.ly/4rAgwqp

By 2050, 70% of the world will live in cities — but urban growth doesn't just affect cities. Rising demand for food, energy & raw materials is putting rural ecosystems under pressure too. A new @IUCN publication explores how smarter governance can balance development with nature. 🌿 info.iucn.org/4bB3ItG

Forests support nature, jobs and rural communities. 🌲 This International #ForestDay discover how #LIFEProjects LIFE4Forest and LIFE ClimatePositive are building resilient forests and stronger rural economies. 🌱 🔗 Learn more: cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ne… #LIFEProgramme

#BePlantWise! Choose a wildlife friendly plant from our guide to gardening without #invasiveplantsdeveloped with @Plant_Alert Achillea millefolium is one of @The_RHSPlants for Pollinators 🐝🌿 Find a free guide and other #gardeningtips at nonnativespecies.org/beplantwise

Soil biodiversity drives the carbon, nitrogen and water cycles upon which life on earth depends. 🍃 #Sustainable land management practices and sustainably managing agricultural landscapes can preserve soil #biodiversity. Our Issues Brief explains more ➡️ bit.ly/4aK6bjH

Rising temperatures are helping the Asian tiger mosquito spread in Europe 🦟 Rather than relying on pesticides, the EU policies focus on: 🌡️climate-health monitoring 🛡️prevention and preparedness ⚕️resilient national health systems More: link.europa.eu/Q3h8ck

As aftermath to the 7th national report to the CBD BE, IT, FR, DE and UK shared their approaches to target 6 on #InvasiveAlienSpecies and their current status in a meeting organised by the @BCubedProject. EASIN contributed to the discussion at Brussels meeting.

🌳 Join @FAO live online for a joint celebration of the International Day of Forests & #WorldWaterDay followed by a session on forests & economies 🗓️ 19 March 2026 ⏰ 11.00-12.40 (high-level) & 14:15–16:00 (technical) UTC+1 🔗 ow.ly/GHs450YsEpe #ForestDay @FAOLandWater

The EU is investing over €103 million through its LIFE funding programme in environment and climate projects in 🇪🇸 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇬🇷 🇵🇹 🇸🇰 🇫🇮 Funding nature means a more stable, competitive Europe, with better public health and quality of life 👉 link.europa.eu/tNHXqK

🌱 The International Plant Protection Convention #IPPC is the only international treaty dedicated to protecting plant health. Recognized under the @wto SPS Agreement, it develops global standards to prevent pest spread and support safe international trade. 📺 bit.ly/4lm4tvh #CPM #CPM20 #PlantHealth🌱 #SafeTrade #OneHealth #FoodSecurity

You have asked 🙏 and we did it: Happy to share that the article we recently published in @Nature is now OPEN ACCESS📖🤓🤎 💊🌿🚜 “Pesticide residues alter taxonomic and functional biodiversity in soils” 🧪 nature.com/articles/s4158…

The Young Citizens’ Assembly on #EUPollinators ended with proposals for: 🧪 Cutting pesticide use & toxicity 🌻 Protecting & restoring habitats 🚜 Pollinator-friendly farming 📈 Stronger monitoring & enforcement 🌳 More conservation funding Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/4yf9GY

How do I get involved in marine species recording? ... Complete our FREE online course in Marine Biodiversity Citizen Science to learn the basics of marine species identification and recording and you too can become a Marine Citizen Scientist. See: learn.biodiversityireland.ie/courses/marine…

Pets as vectors of invasive flatworms 🐾🐱🐶 Did you know they can be carried on fur? 3-min read: theconversation.com/dogs-and-cats-… Full paper: peerj.com/articles/20713/

Did you know that dragonflies are important indicators of the health of our environment? Changes in their populations can signal broader ecosystem problems. Read about the difficult situation of the 146 dragonfly species recorded in Europe.🔎 ➡️ link.europa.eu/GFMXQN @EU_ENV

On today's #WorldWildlifeDay, let's talk about criminal networks profiting from wildlife trafficking The illegal trade of the European eel has become Europe’s largest wildlife crime Why? - Because it's considered a gourmet delicacy --> link.europa.eu/HjrnkR #EUBiodiversity

Two days of training and friendly discussions on plants and climate change, education and citizens' engagement, research in science didactics, #alienspecies and the role of Botanic Gardens @ortobotanicoBG in Bergamo old town.

0lga Mayoral, Botanic Garden Valencia, training technical and education personnel of Lombardy botanic gardens on climate change, biodiversity loss and role of Botanic Gardens as agents of change through education and citizens' engagement. Bergamo old town.

Climate change and #alienspecies: new risks for #biodiversity. EASIN contributes to the training of technical and educational personnel of Lombardy botanic gardens, organized by Bergamo Botanic Garden in the old town.

we performed a survey with experts on feasibility & urgency of structured monitoring for #UnionList #invasivespecies first step towards surveillance schemes for the #EURegulation pureportal.inbo.be/files/13695741…