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... Noting that it is vital to anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of significant reduction or loss of biological diversity at source, ...


ARTICLE-8: In-situ Conservation     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (h) Prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species; ...


ARTICLE-14: Impact Assessment and Minimizing Adverse Impacts     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (d) In the case of imminent or grave danger or damage, originating under its jurisdiction or control, to biological diversity within the area under jurisdiction of other States or in areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, notify immediately the potentially affected States of such danger or damage, as well as initiate action to prevent or minimize such danger or damage; and ...