Global Ballast Water Programme - An initiative under the International Waters portfolio of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Ad Hoc Panel on Ballast Water Management - Studies the various aspects of ballast water management to prevent the spread of non-indigenous species and other undesirable matter transported in ships ballast tanks.
Exotics Across the Ocean - Ships have been recognized since about 50 years as a major vector for the introduction of non-indigenous and harmful organisms.