developing world and across knowledge systems could 
improve data and information availability as well as 
understanding of the context-specific features of invasive 
alien species and their impacts (established but incomplete)
{6.2.4, 6.6.1.1(3)}. With political will, strategic long-term 
commitment and sufficient resources, management of 
biological invasions is an attainable goal (well established)
{Boxes 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.11, 5.12, 5.14, 
5.15, 5.16, 5.17, 5.19, 5.21, 6.7.3}.
SUMMARY FOR POLICYMAKERS
19SUMMARY FOR POLICYMAKERS
BACKGROUND
Table SPM 2 Options for strengthening the governance of biological invasions at national, 
regional and global scales. 