Curbing the rising number of invasive alien 
species and reducing their spread and 
impacts are achievable through management 
actions in the short as well as long term. 
There are many decision frameworks and 
approaches for supporting management of 
invasive alien species at all stages of the 
biological invasion process. Prevention is the 
best option, but early detection, eradication, 
containment and control are also effective in 
specific contexts. Management of biological 
invasions benefits from engagement with 
stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples and 
local communities.
 <Section-header> C. Invasive alien species and their 
negative impacts can be prevented 
and mitigated through effective 
management </Section-header> 

SUMMARY FOR POLICYMAKERS
The thematic assessment report on
INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES
AND THEIR CONTROL
C. Invasive alien species and their 
negative impacts can be prevented 
and mitigated through effective 
management