Explanation:

Only statement 3rd is correct.

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has recently released "Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control." 

• This comprehensive study sheds light on the alarming proliferation of invasive alien species worldwide and their devastating impact on global biodiversity.

Major Highlights of the Report

Scale of the Problem of Invasion of Alien Species

• The report reveals the presence of approximately 37,000 alien species, introduced by human activities, across various regions and biomes.

• Of these, more than 3,500 are classified as invasive alien species, posing severe threats to local ecosystems.

• About 6% of alien plants, 22% of alien invertebrates, 14% of alien vertebrates, and 11% of alien microbes are known to be invasive.

Leading Invasive Species

• The water hyacinth ranks as the world's most widespread invasive alien species on land. 

• Lantana, a flowering shrub, and the black rat hold the second and third positions on the global invasion scale.

• The brown rat and house mouse are also widespread invaders.

Perceived Benefits vs. Negative Impacts

• Invasive alien species have played a significant role in 60% of documented global plant and animal extinctions. 

• These species are now recognized as one of the five primary drivers of biodiversity loss, alongside land and sea use change, direct exploitation of organisms, climate change, and pollution.

Hence option 1st is correct.