knowledge across geographic regions, habitats and 
taxonomic groups and reduce the wide variation in response 
capability (established but incomplete) {6.2.3.3, 6.4.1, 
6.7.2.6}. Through citizen science, information systems have 
the potential to engage people, raise awareness and 
increase the availability of data (established but 
incomplete) {6.6.2.1}.
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. 