Other important concepts associated with biological 
invasion are defined in the glossary of the assessment 
report. The conceptual basis underpinning the assessment, 
including the IPBES conceptual framework,6
 and the 
methodology for reviewing literature are outlined in chapter 1 
of the assessment report.
THE THEMATIC ASSESSMENT REPORT ON INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES AND THEIR CONTRO
The thematic assessment report on
INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES
AND THEIR CONTROL
DEFINITIONS, CONCEPTS
AND THE CONTEXT OF 
THE ASSESSMENT