Micronesia: Strategic Plan on Invasive Species

The Secretariat of SPREP has announced that the Micronesian leaders that form the Micronesia Regional Invasive Species Council (RISC) have agreed to develop a five-year strategic plan on addressing invasive species. RISC agreed to five goals for the 2012-2016 Plan, including: public awareness; communication and cooperation; working closely with the Micronesia Chief Executives; human and financial resources; and harmonization of regional biosecurity measures.