The project aims to persuade the Greenlandic Government to regulate the import of seeds and plants, preventing future issues with invasive species and protecting native vegetation. It supports the UN Global Biodiversity Agreement and the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. The initiative will address invasive species like the Nootka Lupine through targeted removal efforts and engage the Nuuk community and schools.
Key results include:
- Reducing invasive plant populations without pesticides;
- Raising awareness among Nuuk citizens and stakeholders about invasive species and the importance of protecting unique ecosystems;
- Developing educational materials on the impacts of invasive plants;
- Creating resources for schools; and
- Organising a competition to propose Greenlandic names for unnamed plant species.
This multifaceted approach aims to foster community involvement and enhance environmental stewardship in Greenland.
Duration: 26 months
