Mining EU LIFE projects management and restoration costs to prioritise actions on invasive species
Invasive alien species (IAS) pose a significant threat to European ecosystems, biodiversity, and economies, with estimated management costs amounting to €37,882,321 derived from 18 LIFE-funded projects (from 2010 to 2022). Most of these projects targeted IAS management in aquatic environments, with 82% of the total budget allocated to IAS management. Despite the efforts, challenges such as limited quantitative cost data and language barriers constrain quantification of IAS management efforts. The European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN) is working to assess IAS economic impacts, to complement scientific information and spatial data in support of policy decision-making. This study highlights the need for improving data accessibility of IAS costs by standardising data formats, to help other projects prioritize and enhance IAS management initiatives. In conclusion, by enhancing our understanding of the economic impacts of IAS, this work will inform evidence-based policy decisions, drive innovation in IAS management biosecurity, and ultimately contribute to a more competitive and sustainable Europe, where biodiversity and ecosystems are protected, and economies can thrive.
GONZALEZ RAMIL Aida;
MAGLIOZZI Chiara;
CARDOSO Ana Cristina;
GERVASINI Eugenio;
2026-01-13
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC144517
978-92-68-35354-7 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 40603,
OP KJ-01-25-685-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC144517,
10.2760/2455224 (online),
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