Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds, The Hague, 1995
Article III & Annex 3 Action Plan 2.5.. Parties shall prohibit the deliberate introduction of non-native waterbird species to the environment and take all appropriate measures to prevent the unintentional releases of such species if this introduction would prejudice the conservation status of wild fauna and flora.

Cartegena protocol on Biosafety to the CBD (Montreal 2000)
The Protocol establishes a procedure for ensuring that countries are provided with the information necessary to make informed decisions before agreeing to the import of living genetically modified organisms into their territory.

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 1992
Article 8(h) Contracting Party undertake to prevent the introduction of , control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species.

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern convention) 1979
Article 11(2)b Each contracting party undertakes: "to strictly control the introduction of non-native species "and to inform neighboring States if accidental introductions have occurred. The parties should set up mechanisms for inter-State cooperation, notification and consultation in order to coordinate precautionary and control measures for invasive species.

Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Article III,IV, V. Represents alternate model for regulation of invasive species not covered by the IPPC or other agreements. Regulates international movement of species endangered in exporting counrtry.

Convention on the Law of Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses (ILC) 1994
Article 22. Watercourse states shall take all measures necessary to prevent the introduction of species, alien or new, into an international watercourse resulting in significant harm to other watercourse States.

Convention on Migratory Species of Wild animals( CMS, Bonn - Convention) 1979
Article III (4)c The contracting parties agree "to the extent feasible and appropiate , to prevent ,reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger species , including strictly controlling the introduction of , or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species.

International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) (pdf-format 66 kB)
Guidelines for common and effective action to prevent the spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products.

International Watercourses Convention (not yet in use)
Measures for prevention of introduction of alien species to watercourses which could have adverse transboundary impacts.

The Jakarta Mandate on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity - Alien Species
A programme of Action for implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity with respect to marine and coastal biological diversity.

Office International des Epizootes (OIE) - International Animal Health Code for Mammals, Birds and Bees
Guidelines on pests and diseases of animals (but not animals themselves as pests)Includes import risk analysis and import/export procedures. The International Aquatic Animal Health Code is the standard for trade in aquatic animals and aquatic animal products.

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl habitat. Parties to the RAMSAR convention on Wetlands ,1971
Resolution VII.14 on Invasive Species and Wetlands. Costa Rica, May 1999. Urges contracting parties to establish programs to target priority invasive species which potentially pose threat to wetlands and wetland species with a view to control or eradication, as well as to implement other related international programmes.

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982
Part 12, section 1, article 196. States shall take all measures necessary to prevent , reduce and control pollution of the marine environment resulting from the use of technologies under their jurisdiction or control, or the intentional or accidental introduction of species , alien or new , to a particular part of the marine environment, which may cause significant and harmful changes thereto. Article 242-244 Alien Species. Articles 325-327 Ballast water.

World Trade Organisation, Agreement on the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS Agreement)1994
Members have the right to adopt national sanitary and phytosanitary measures which are necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or safety.

European Inland Fisheries Advisory Commission (EIFAC)
EIFAC has adopted the ICES Code of Practice 1989, but not the Code of Practice 1994.

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Code of Conduct for the Import and Release of Exotic Biological Control Agents (pdf-format 63 kB)

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (1995)
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (1995) Recommends that States consult with neighboring States , as appropriate , before introducing non-indigenous species into transboundary aquatic ecosystems.

International Civil Aviation Organisation - Resolution A-32-9: Preventing the introduction of invasive alien species (1998)

International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) - ICES Code of Pratice on the Introduction and Transfers of Marine Organisms 1994. (pdf-format 99 kB)

International Maritime Organization of the United Nations (IMO)
Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water to Minimize the Transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens.

World Conservation Union IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
IUCN Guidelines for the Prevention of Biodiversity Loss Caused By Alien Invasive Species. Guidelines for the prevention of loss of biodiversity caused by alien species. The purpose is to prevent the introduction of alien species or to control and eliminate species which threaten indigenous species, habitats and ecosystems.