TOPIC SUMMARY OF CEP DISCUSSIONS ON NON-NATIVE SPECIES (NNS) IN ANTARCTICA

Document Number:

CCAMLR-XXVII/BG/19 Rev. 1

Author(s):

CEP Observer to CCAMLR

Agenda Item(s)

CCAMLR-XXVII - 15.3 - Proposals for Antarctic Specially Protected Areas and Specially Managed Areas that include marine areas

Abstract

This paper summarises past discussions by the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) about non-native species (NNS). The intention is to provide a central resource for the CEP’s continuing consideration of this important topic which receives the highest priority in the 5-yer CEP workplan.