Between January 22-31, 2025, the SciResCareer project team organized the “Invasive Alien Species” exhibition at the Drumul Taberelor Shopping Center in Bucharest, with the aim of informing the public about the negative impact of these species on biodiversity, human health, and the economy.
Moreover, choosing a shopping center as the venue for the exhibition aligns with this goal, as it facilitated easy access for a large number of visitors to the information presented through infographics and visually suggestive materials.
The exhibition featured 16 invasive alien species, 15 of which are included in the list of species of interest for the European Union, according to EU Regulation No. 1143/2014. These include the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), black bullhead catfish (Ameiurus melas), raccoon (Procyon lotor), and ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), known for its allergenic effects.
Once introduced into a foreign habitat, invasive species manage to adapt and replace the native flora and fauna. The negative effects include the degradation of natural habitats, the reduction of biological diversity, the impact on native plant and animal species, and the amplification of natural risks, such as wildfires and soil erosion. They can also have a negative impact on economy and they undoubtedly pose a public health threat through the diseases they carry.
This exhibition will be extended to other locations in Bucharest, such as the „Dimitrie Brândză” Botanical Garden, research institutes, and high schools, aiming to amplify the educational and informational impact of the project.
Additionally, the University of Bucharest plays a key role in managing invasive species at the national level, being a scientific partner in the project „Proper Management of Invasive Species in Romania,” in accordance with EU Regulation 1143/2014 regarding the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species, implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Forests during 2018-2023. This project aimed to create scientific and administrative tools for the efficient management of invasive species in Romania, in line with EU Regulation 1143/2014. The actions undertaken contributed to achieving European and national strategic objectives for biodiversity conservation and were financed through the European Regional Development Fund, as part of the Large Infrastructure Operational Program 2014-2020.
More details about the „Invasive Alien Species” exhibition can be found here.
SciResCareer project at the University of Bucharest: constant engagement in promoting research and science to the public
Acting as a link between students, doctoral candidates, young and senior researchers, teachers, doctors, economists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and other professions interested in expanding their horizons in research, the SciResCareer project demonstrates a constant commitment to promoting research and science to the general public. More details regarding the activities, events, and actions carried out within the SciResCareer project can be found here.
SECŢIUNE ACCESIBILIZATĂ PENTRU PERSOANELE CU DIZABILITĂŢI DE VEDERE
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