D33 Successfully addressing biological invasions 
can also strengthen the effectiveness of policies 
designed to respond to other drivers (established 
but incomplete) {5.6.1.3, 6.3, 6.7.2.2}. Mitigating the 
risks of invasive alien species will contribute to the effective 
delivery of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 
including the Sustainable Development Goals, especially 
those addressing the conservation of marine (Goal 14) and 
terrestrial biodiversity (Goal 15 including, but not restricted 
to, Target 15.8), food security (Goal 2), sustainable 
economic growth (Goal 8), sustainable cities (Goal 11), 
climate change (Goal 13), and good health and well-being 
(Goal 3) (established but incomplete) {6.7}. An integrated 
governance approach that acknowledges the interactions 
between invasive alien species and other drivers, including 
climate change, direct exploitation of natural resources, 
pollution and land- and sea-use, alongside human, animal 
and plant health, can identify where to best direct policy 
alignment and mutually supportive efforts (established but 
incomplete) {3.1.5, 6.2.4, 6.7.2.1, 6.7.2.2, 6.7.2.5}. 
Evidence-based policy planning can reflect the 
interconnectedness of the drivers so that efforts to solve one 
problem do not exacerbate the magnitude of others and 
may even have multiple benefits (established but 
incomplete) {3.2.5, Box 3.9, 5.6.1.3, 6.2.4, 6.3.1.1(1), 
6.7.2.2}.
SUMMARY FOR POLICYMAKERS
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BACKGROUND
Table SPM 2 Options for strengthening the governance of biological invasions at national, 
regional and global scales. 