Description: The project aimed to raise awareness about invasive alien species (IAS) among stakeholders, particularly schoolchildren and the general public, with a focus on identifying key species and transmitting essential knowledge about their impact on biodiversity. As a result, significant progress was made across all objectives. Ten invasive alien species were successfully identified, and educational tools, including digital resources, were developed and distributed, effectively increasing awareness about the threat posed by these species. Three key messages on the dangers of IAS were disseminated during interventions, accompanied by informative booklets distributed to schoolchildren, enhancing understanding and fostering engagement in combating IAS. Moreover, CM2 students’ knowledge of the 10 most threatening IAS notably improved through innovative educational tools and classroom interventions. The project also successfully transmitted a comprehensive knowledge base on IAS to school teachers, enabling them to continue educating future generations about these species. Engaging stakeholders such as DEAL, GEIR, Rectorate, CBN-Mascarin, CIRAD, schools, educational personnel, and local authorities facilitated effective collaboration and dissemination of information. Lessons learned highlighted the importance of digital communication methods, better time management, incorporation of gamification and visual appeal in educational materials, and integration of field trips to enrich educational interventions, underscoring the project’s commitment to achieving impactful results in raising awareness about IAS.
Duration: 13 months
