Emerging advances in biosecurity to underpin human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health

Philip E Hulme; Jacqueline R Beggs; Rachelle N Binny; Jonathan P Bray; Naomi Cogger; Manpreet K Dhami; Susanna C Finlay-Smits; Nigel P French; Andrea Grant; Chad L Hewitt; Eirian E Jones; Phil J Lester; Peter J Lockhart

doi:10.1016/j.isci.2023.107462

Emerging advances in biosecurity to underpin human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health

iScience. 2023 Jul 31;26(9):107462. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107462. eCollection 2023 Sep 15.

Authors

Philip E Hulme^{1

2}, Jacqueline R Beggs³, Rachelle N Binny⁴, Jonathan P Bray^{1

2}, Naomi Cogger⁵, Manpreet K Dhami⁴, Susanna C Finlay-Smits⁴, Nigel P French⁵, Andrea Grant⁶, Chad L Hewitt¹, Eirian E Jones^{1

2}, Phil J Lester⁷, Peter J Lockhart⁸

Affiliations

¹ The Centre for One Biosecurity Research, Analysis and Synthesis, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand.
² Department of Pest Management and Conservation, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand.
³ Centre for Biodiversity and Biosecurity, School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
⁴ Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, PO Box 69040, Lincoln, New Zealand.
⁵ Tāwharau Ora, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand.
⁶ Scion, 10 Kyle Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand.
⁷ School of Biological Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand.
⁸ School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand.

Abstract

One Biosecurity is an interdisciplinary approach to policy and research that builds on the interconnections between human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health to effectively prevent and mitigate the impacts of invasive alien species. To support this approach requires that key cross-sectoral research innovations be identified and prioritized. Following an interdisciplinary horizon scan for emerging research that underpins One Biosecurity, four major interlinked advances were identified: implementation of new surveillance technologies adopting state-of-the-art sensors connected to the Internet of Things, deployable handheld molecular and genomic tracing tools, the incorporation of wellbeing and diverse human values into biosecurity decision-making, and sophisticated socio-environmental models and data capture. The relevance and applicability of these innovations to address threats from pathogens, pests, and weeds in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems emphasize the opportunity to build critical mass around interdisciplinary teams at a global scale that can rapidly advance science solutions targeting biosecurity threats.

Keywords: Biological sciences; Ecology; Natural sciences.

Publication types

Review