The livelihoods of large numbers of people in Africa depend on natural resources, which provide their primary sources of income and food. Invasive species threaten agricultural systems and crop productivity across the continent – often in countries which already suffer from droughts and food insecurity – and disrupt ecosystems. Their presence also inhibits the international trade of produce.
Impacts in Africa Despite increased economic growth in Asia poverty remains widespread. Invasive weeds, insects and diseases cause large losses to key crops such as rice, cassava, maize and potato, and reduce biodiversity – depleting the natural resources many people rely on for food, fuel and medicines.
Impacts in Asia