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This short animated video explains what biocontrol is and why it is needed in Hawaii to control invasive species. This video was produced by Hyperspective in partnership with the University of Hawaii CGAPS, State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council. Visit biocontrolhawaii.org for more information.

Restoring Island Resilience: Why is managing invasive species a key climate adaptation approach for the Pacific?

Restoring island resilience: managing invasive species for a resilient Pacific Wednesday, December 7, 16:00 - 17:00 ET Addressing invasive species can increase the climate resilience of Pacific Island ecosystems and communities. The GEF supported the development of the Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service as a regional mechanism to scale up support and help countries to mainstream invasive species management. This event will discuss the wide-ranging impacts of invasive species management for biodiversity, SDGs, and beyond. Atelaite Lupe Matoto - Director of Environment, Tonga Stuart Chape - Director, Island and Ocean Ecosystems, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Richard Griffiths - Island Conservation Sarah Wyatt - Biodiversity Specialist, SIDS regional team, GEF