Nordic IAS webinar: Getting ahead of invasive alien species (17 Nov 2026)
Prevention is the most effective and cost-efficient way to manage invasive alien species (IAS). But what actions are needed to stop new introductions and minimize their spread?
In this webinar, we will examine different tools and approaches for preventing invasive alien species through practical examples and case studies.
We will also discuss challenges, opportunities, as well as research and information needs that can support more effective prevention efforts and help protect biodiversity and ecosystem services.
The webinar is intended for experts, authorities, researchers, and other stakeholders working with IAS in control, prevention, research, or monitoring.
When: 17 November 2026 at 10:00–11:30 (UTC+2, EET) NB! Consider the possible time difference with your country.
Where: Teams
Language: English
Webinar: Nordic IAS Forum: Getting ahead of invasive alien species
Target audience: Professionals working with invasive alien species in regional administrations, municipalities, organizations, and companies in Finland, Sweden and Norway
Programme:
10:00 Opening words
10:15 Keynote presentations
- João Gonçalves (CIBIO, University of Porto, Portugal): Distribution models in the OneSTOP project - How IAS may spread during this century
- Victoria Rønneberg, adviser at Artsdatabanken (Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre, Norway): Alien Species Risk Assessment in Norway - Framework and Key Findings
- Linda Backlund (Länsstyrelsen i Västerbotten, Sweden): Finding alternatives to invasive alien garden plants - Experiences from the INSPIRE project
11:05 Panel discussion (TBA)
11:25 Closing remarks
11:30 Webinar ends