Biological invasions threaten ecosystems, economies, and human health, necessitating the integration and harmonization of invasive species databases and terminology to improve management strategies. This session addresses the fragmented nature of current databases, showcasing successful integration examples, and discussing the benefits of ensuring interoperability for biosecurity and policy development and enhancing conservation efforts.

Session organisers: Irene Martin-Fores, Lien Reyserhove, Donna Lewis, Scott Brown

Session recordings are available via the following link: https://youtu.be/rjgn4SnG2Yo.