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Webinar: Nordic IAS Forum – Getting Ahead of Invasive Alien Species
Invasive alien species (IAS) pose a major threat to northern biodiversity. IAS spread both through human activity and natural pathways, such as watercourses, regardless of borders. Therefore, cross-border collaboration is crucial to prevent the spread. The BB Alien project brings together Sweden and Finland to improve the eradication and prevention of IAS.
In the third webinar in the series, we will examine different tools and approaches for preventing invasive alien species through practical examples and case studies.
We will also discuss challenges, opportunities, as well as research and information needs that can support more effective prevention efforts and help protect biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Programme:
10:00 Opening words, Heidi Blom, Project Coordinator of BB Alien
10:15 Three keynotes on different species:
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João Gonçalves (CIBIO, University of Porto, Portugal): Distribution models in the OneSTOP project - How IAS may spread during this century
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Victoria Rønneberg (Artsdatabanken, Norway): Alien species risk assessment in Norway - Methods and experiences
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Linda Backlund (Länsstyrelsen i Västerbotten, Sweden): Finding alternatives to invasive alien garden plants - Experiences from the INSPIRE project
11.05 Panel discussion (TBC)
11:25 Closing remarks, Heidi Blom
11:25 Closing remarks, Heidi Blom
Who should join?
Professionals from municipalities, companies, and regional administrations as well as scientists in Finland and Sweden who work with IAS prevention and management — and anyone interested in learning more.
Professionals from municipalities, companies, and regional administrations as well as scientists in Finland and Sweden who work with IAS prevention and management — and anyone interested in learning more.
Time and place
Time: Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 10:00–11:45 (EET UTC+2, Finnish time)
Place: Teams (participation link will be sent to registered participants)
Time: Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 10:00–11:45 (EET UTC+2, Finnish time)
Place: Teams (participation link will be sent to registered participants)
The webinar is open to everyone. Please share this invitation with your networks and colleagues who may be interested.
The webinar programme will be updated on the project’s website.
Welcome!
The project runs from 1 March 2025 to 29 February 2028 and is funded by the EU Interreg Aurora fund.