Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, or other living organisms that thrive in a new environment and cause harm to the existing ecosystem, economy, or human health. They are a major threat to biodiversity and can lead to habitat degradation, displacement of native species, and economic losses.

SDG 13 is to: “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.”

In 2021 to early 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its Sixth Assessment Report which assesses scientific, technical, and socio-economic information concerning climate change.