The “Regulation on the Prevention of the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Alien Species” published in the Official Gazette dated 21 February 2026 and numbered 33175, establishes an important legal and administrative framework in Türkiye for the protection of biodiversity and the management of invasive alien species. The Regulation adopts a holistic approach aimed at preventing the introduction of invasive species into the country, ensuring their early detection, controlling their spread and mitigating their impacts, while also introducing new mechanisms to strengthen institutional coordination in this field.

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