A review of Vanuatu's legislative regulation and management of invasive species: report

Abstract

This Report reviews existing laws that are relevant to the regulation and management of invasive alien species. The Report identifies potential legislative gaps, omissions contained in these legislations. There is a clarification of the extent in which invasive alien species control measures take precedence over, or are subordinate to other relevant legal instruments of government. Finally, the Report makes recommendations1 as to appropriate management mechanism to (i) prevent accidental or intentional introduction of invasive species, (ii) minimise accidental or intentional spread of invasive species within Vanuatu and (iii) co-ordinate invasive species awareness and local prevention and control efforts.