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Norwegian Strategy on Invasive Alien Species.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Sustainable development Biodiversity Biosafety Enforcement/compliance Polluter pays principle Precautionary principle Protection of habitats Data collection/reporting Research International relations/cooperation Monitoring Sustainable use Management/conservation Migratory species Authorization/permit Alien species Animal health Animal welfare Aquatic animals Biosecurity Capacity building Protection of environment Protection of species Public health Governance Dangerous animal/harmful animal Inspection Integrated management Ecosystem preservation Early warning system/emergency intervention system Endangered species
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Norwegian Strategy on Invasive Alien Species is a cross-sectoral strategy prepared with the objective to manage the environment in a way that maintains the diversity of habitats and landscape types and ensures that there are viable populations of naturally-occurring species, thus ensuring that biological diversity can continue to evolve. In addition, Norway aims to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2010.

Full text
English
Website
www.regjeringen.no