Ileana Herrera, professor and researcher at the School of Environmental Sciences and Research Center of the Espiritu Santo University was part of the forum Introduced species and their impact in Latin America, within the activities of the Scientific Summit of the UN General Assembly.
The objective of this important meeting is to establish global scientific mechanisms and projects that support the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda.
During her presentation, the researcher and other scientists highlighted the particular vulnerability of Latin American countries to the threats posed by invasive species. They emphasized that invasive alien plants (IAS) can have a disproportionate impact on the biodiversity and economies of these countries, which often have fewer resources to control these plants and rely more heavily on agriculture, forestry and fisheries compared to more developed nations.
Ileana Herrera's participation in this international event underscores Universidad Espíritu Santo's commitment to research and the resolution of environmental and sustainable challenges facing the Latin American region.
Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES), began its academic activities in 1994 as a private, self-financed, non-profit institution. Its spirit of commitment and constant innovation are present in the quality of the service it offers to its community.
