Join PIANC USA at 6am EST on 7 February for a discussion on PIANC’s EnviCom WG218 new report: Invasive Alien Species: Implications for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure in a Changing Climate . Save your seat and register here! Invasive alien species are plants, animals, pathogens and other organisms that are non-native (alien) to a particular ecosystem but have the ability – once introduced – to increase prolifically (i.e. invade). Such invasions can have significant environmental, economic, operational, social, or human health and safety implications, including for waterborne transport infrastructure assets and activities. IAS in the marine environment impact not only biodiversity and commercial fishing resources, but also structural integrity of maritime infrastructure. IAS can compromise operational viability of port and harbour activities as a result of fouling, smothering, burrowing, boring, or in some cases by their presence. There are also liability implications related to the introduction or transfer of such species. Climate change, in particular warmer water temperature, is these risks the world. PIANC EnviCom Working Group 218 is developing practical guidance on how to manage the business, liability, and health and safety risks associated with IAS. This webinar offers an insight into the activities of the Working Group and a chance to hear from experts in the field. also an opportunity contribute to the guidance. 6:00 – 6:20 WG Chair Dr Safra Altman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 6:20 – 6:40 Ms Lisa Reilly, Group Marine Environmental Manager, Peel Ports, UK 6:40 – 7:00 Guest Presenters – Dr. Katherine Dafforn and Dr. Nina Schaefer, Sydney Institute of Marine Science, Australia 13:00 – 13:30 PIANC Webinar: Invasive Alien Species – Implications for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure in a Changing Climate
February 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am EST
PRESENTATION 1: WG 218 – ‘Managing the Impacts of Invasive Alien Species on Waterborne Transport Infrastructure’
PRESENTATION 2: ‘Practical Steps for Port Marine Biosecurity Management’
PRESENTATION 3: ‘Ecological Engineering Solutions for Enhanced Biosecurity’
INTERACTIVE SESSION: ‘Climate Change, IAS and Maritime Infrastructure Risks’