Economic incentives to control invasive species

Highlights:

• Available resources to eradicate or control invasive alien species are structurally insufficient. Therefore economic incentives are discussed internationally as a complement to more traditional policies and projects.
• RESCCUE explored a number of existing and potential incentives in the Pacific, with a focus on commercial markets, and conducted real-life field experiments in New Caledonia.
• The potential of economic incentives to help eradicate or control invasives in the Pacific has been confirmed.
• Further experiments are needed and could deliver significant local benefits provided appropriate monitoring is in place and precautions are taken to avoid adverse effects.