Tellus Helps Execute First Ever USINDOPACOM Invasive Species Forum

In support of the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), Tellus Civic Science (Tellus) assisted in the planning and execution of the first ever Invasive Species Forum, held in Tamuning Guam, 17-19 July 2023. USINDOPACOM and the Government of Guam—with support from the Department of Defense's (DoD) Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)--convened military, civilian agencies, and academia from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss the current state of the science on invasive species research and development (R&D), share best practices in both terrestrial and marine biosecurity, and develop a needs assessment and research project concepts. 

The workshop outcomes that were produced by over 70 participants will be used to advance the science for improving detection, surveillance, mitigation, and eradication of invasive species. Tellus was responsible for developing the three-day workshop agenda, identifying key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and facilitating all event logistics.