making frameworks and tools for inclusively identifying and 
supporting management goals related to (a) management 
of pathways of introduction and spread of invasive alien 
species; (b) management of target invasive alien species 
at either local or landscape scales; and (c) site-based or 
ecosystem-based management. There are many sources 
of accessible literature and information, tools, and novel 
and emerging technologies, including biotechnology, 
bioinformatics, eDNA, remote sensing and data analytics, 
for supporting the management of biological invasions. 
Consideration of both potential benefits and risks of the 
management of biological invasions can improve outcomes. 
A risk assessment and a risk management framework 
in line with a precautionary approach, as appropriate, 
can be effective to guide management actions, including 
the use of novel and emerging and environmentally 
sound technologies. The success of any management 
programme depends on the availability of adequate, 
sustained resources, including for building capacity, which 
is sometimes lacking, especially in some developing 
countries. Multi-stakeholder engagement, including risk 
communication and context-specific application, can 
improve public acceptability and adoption of new tools and 
technologies for managing biological invasions.
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