Jordan and the Nagoya Protocol
Jordan signed the Nagoya Protocol the tenth of January 2012. The instrument for ratification was accepted twelve October 2014 when the Protocol came into force. The Section Nagoya Protocol gives more information on the implementation of the Protocol.
Invasive and introduced species
During the last 120 years, many native Jordanian species have been lost, thus becoming nationally extinct, including some species that were once widespread and common. Some species are now considered to be on the verge of national extinction. This is the result of many threats including the destruction of natural habitats and ecosystems, the introduction of invasive species, the modernization of transportation and the improved hunting techniques. About nine macro-mammals and at least five plants are extinct from the wild (GCEP, 1998). Further studies are likely to reveal more extinct organisms, especially invertebrates and plants.
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A critically endangered endemic fish species found in Azraq wetland reserve named Aphanius sirhani is suffering from a number of introduced species that are competing the food and breeding grounds. A long term project aimed to rescue this species and bring it back from extinction undertook the responsibility to control the invasive species. Five invasive species were identified in Azraq namely: Tillapia zillii, Oreochromis aureus, Acanthobrama lessneri, Cyprinus carpio, and Clarias gariepinus. The specific impact on the wetland habitats and the endemic species was identified though a detailed specific research program, after which a specific action plan was taken toward these invasive species. The conservation activities managed to remove the Common Carp C. carpio and the Catfish C. gariepinus completely while significantly affecting the population structure of the two Cichlids T. zillii and O. aurues though a continuous removal of adults same as A. lisseneri. In addition to the direct removal, some water bodies were completely dried then left for few months before receiving water again. After this, the endemic fish populations were reestablished. With continuous monitoring; the endemic species remains the dominant species, while the invasive species are still under control. The main threats to species at risk are the loss and degradation of habitats, overexploitation of plant and animal species, extensive agricultural and unplanned developmental activities, pollution, invasion of introduced species, overgrazing, water extraction, illegal hunting and trading of species, and intensive use of agro-chemicals. |
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| Release date | 07/08/2017 |
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| Contributor | ealshara |
| Geographical coverage | Jordan, |
| Keywords | Invasive,Species, |