KM-D7 There is compelling evidence for 
immediate and sustained action to manage 
biological invasions and mitigate the negative 
impacts of invasive alien species {D32, D33}
(Table SPM.2). With sufficient resources, political will and 
long-term commitment, preventing and controlling invasive 
alien species are attainable goals that will yield significant 
long-term benefits for people and nature. Increasing the 
availability and accessibility of information and means of 
implementation and addressing major knowledge gaps on 
biological invasions, particularly in developing countries, 
would result in more robust and effective policy instruments 
and management actions. Additional efforts and cooperation 
are particularly needed to improve data collection in Africa, 
Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia.
17SUMMARY FOR POLICYMAKERS
The thematic assessment report on
INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES
AND THEIR CONTROL
D. Ambitious progress to 
manage biological invasions8
can be achieved with integrated 
governance