The Invasive Alien Species Assessment explores how invasive 
alien species affect nature and people globally. It analyzes 
the status and trends of alien and invasive alien species in all 
regions of Earth, and identifies major pathways for and drivers 
of the introduction and spread of such species between 
and within countries. The Assessment also assesses the 
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The thematic assessment report on
INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES
AND THEIR CONTROL
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