@EU_Aliens

Joint Research Centre - @EU_ScienceHub, European Commission

 Italy
easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu
Joined January 2012
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First nest of Vespa Velutina, Invasive Alien Species of Union concern, tracked in Lazio region using radiotelemetry technique in a joint collaboration between researchers, volunteers, beekepers and @StopVelutina project👉 stopvelutina.it/nido-di-vesp…
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How can AI help fight #InvasiveAlienSpecies? 🤖🌿 From JRC tools to analyze scientific reports to AI microscopes spotting blue crab larvae, discover how tech is supporting ecology & biodiversity. 📖 Read the full story 👉 🔗 bit.ly/4hZNNbH
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🧐EASIN Species Explorer has been updated! The latest release includes: 🔹 ISK Risk Assessments added to the Search tool & the dynamic Factsheets 🔹 supplementary information on species 🔹 a revamped Factsheet layout Explore the updates 👉 easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/easin
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Sicily is implementing a management plan for #SolenopsisInvicta, known as #RedImportedFireAnt, #InvasiveAlienSpecies of Union concern (EU Reg. 1143/2014) and banks on citizens' contribution for nests detection. Reports can be sent through an online app 👉 formicadifuoco.it/
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European Alien Species Information Network - EASIN retweeted
INVASIVESNET@InvasivesnetOct 5
Have you registered yet? ⏰ Don't miss the fourth webinar from GuardIAS and INVASIVESNET with @davidbruceconn ! 👇
INVASIVESNET@InvasivesnetSep 29
🚨 The fourth webinar INVASIVESNET - GuardIAS will be held on October 13th! Do not miss it! 🚨 📝 Registration is open: buff.ly/EkgJ6gy or by scanning the QR code. 🎬️ Remember that you can rewatch all previous webinars on our YouTube Channel!
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Would you like to work at Joint Research Centre, the European Commission's science and knowledge service, and get inspired in your future research career? Apply by 28th October to the call for a scientific traineeship!!! lnkd.in/eirumy75, recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu…
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European Alien Species Information Network - EASIN retweeted
InvasivespeciesNI@InvasNIOct 2
Although there have been no Asian hornet reports in Northern Ireland in 2026, we must remain vigilant considering the recent Cork findings.
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European Alien Species Information Network - EASIN retweeted
INVASIVESNET@InvasivesnetSep 29
🚨 The fourth webinar INVASIVESNET - GuardIAS will be held on October 13th! Do not miss it! 🚨 📝 Registration is open: buff.ly/EkgJ6gy or by scanning the QR code. 🎬️ Remember that you can rewatch all previous webinars on our YouTube Channel!
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European Alien Species Information Network - EASIN retweeted
Check Clean Dry GB@CheckCleanDryGBSep 29
Signal crayfish and Chinese mitten crab burrow into banks causing them to collapse and increase the flood risk. Help prevent the spread of these and other invasive species, remember to #CheckCleanDry your kit after you leave the water. nonnativespecies.org/checkcl…
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EASIN contributes today to the JRC inititiatives for the #EuropeanResearchersNight, #ERN2026 at CNR Milan, with activities focusing on #Biodiversity, #ClimateChange, #InvasiveAlienSpecies and #CitizenScience.
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Hungary detects for the first time in Europe the insect pest #SpottedLanternfly #LycormaDelicatula f24.my/CB87 picture: Wikimedia commons.
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We’re delighted to feature Maré Verde among the citizen science projects highlighted by EASIN! 🌊Combining marine conservation, community engagement and Citizen Science, it involves monitoring marine #InvasiveAlienSpecies along Portugal Atlantic coast 👉 mare-verde-landing.lovable.a…
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European Alien Species Information Network - EASIN retweeted
Henrique Pereira@hmlfpereiraSep 22
All species and habitat distribution data produced in @NaturaConnect are available in the @ebvportal @geobon. Wilfried Thuiller’s team amazing work. @idiv
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EASIN Team Leader Ana Cristina Cardoso presented the EC's role supporting parties replying to Biodiversity strategy 2030 and Target 6 of the #KMGBF, providing evidence to track progress towards EU & global biodiversity targets.
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Today, our colleague Chiara Magliozzi presented research on IAS and disease spread in Europe. Host density emerged as the main driver (21.3%), alongside tank hosts and environmental changes. A key One Health challenge for IAS management, with great relevance to EASIN. 🌍
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Great to join yesterday’s #NeoBiota2026 field trip and visit LIFE RIPARIAS sites tackling invasive aquatic plants. Seeing management efforts first hand highlighted why “Check, Clean, Dry” is key to preventing IAS spread and protecting freshwater ecosystems. 🌿💧
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2026-2027 Joint Call @BiodiversaPlus on Novel ecosystems: biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories. Information seminar tomorrow 👉 biodiversa.eu/2026/06/09/202…
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Laura A. Meyerson presented the first keynote of #NeoBiota2026, opening a discussion on the links between biological invasions and restoration ecology. A stimulating perspective on resilience, recovery and how these two fields can learn from each other.
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The 14th International Conference on Biological Invasions, #NeoBiota2026, is underway in Brussels! 🇧🇪 We are delighted to be taking part in this international gathering and look forward to inspiring discussions, new connections and valuable insights.💡
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#CitizenScience. Can enriched species-specific data help local management of #InvasiveAlienSpecies Union concern? JRC Report illustrates a case study on #AilanthusAltissima & the support that volunteers' data can give to the management of regulated species link.europa.eu/m4GT7q
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