Invasive vertebrate eradications on islands as a tool for implementing global sustainable development goals
A de Wit, L. Zilliacus, K M. Quadri, P. Will, D et al
2020
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets a framework of universal Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address challenges to society and the planet. Island invasive species eradications have well-documented benefits that clearly align with biodiversity conservation-related SDGs, yet the value of this conservation action for socioeconomic benefits is less clear. We examine the potential for island invasive vertebrate eradications to have ecological and socioeconomic benefits.