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Indicator 15.8.1: Proportion of countries adopting relevant national legislation and adequately resourcing the prevention or control of invasive alien species

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Indicator name Proportion of countries adopting relevant national legislation and adequately resourcing the prevention or control of invasive alien species
Indicator number 15.8.1
Target name By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species
Target number 15.8
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UN designated tier 2
UN custodian agency IUCN
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