Introduction: Managing invasive species: Problems, panaceas, and realities for the 21st century

Researchers have argued that invasive species are the dominant biological threat to the functioning of our planet. If framed differently, invasive species are only a symptom of a more dominant biological threat: the migration of humans and their destruction and alteration of habitats. The latter argument carries substantially more weight and emphasis, with humans now concurrently affecting climate resilience. Still, the management of invasive species must be part of addressing climate mitigation and adaptation. Here, we evaluate the management issues of invasive species through a window where management is driven by the net benefits and threats associated with these species. This volume addresses governance and emerging technologies for monitoring and assessment, provides case studies, and includes examples of applications and opportunities for invasive species to participate in ecological and economic sustainability efforts. Copyright © 2025 by World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd.