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
Affiliations
Philip E. Hulme
The Centre for One Biosecurity Research, Analysis and Synthesis, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand; Department of Pest Management and Conservation, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand; Corresponding author
Jacqueline R. Beggs
Centre for Biodiversity and Biosecurity, School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Rachelle N. Binny
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, PO Box 69040, Lincoln, New Zealand
Jonathan P. Bray
The Centre for One Biosecurity Research, Analysis and Synthesis, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand; Department of Pest Management and Conservation, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand
Naomi Cogger
Tāwharau Ora, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand
Manpreet K. Dhami
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, PO Box 69040, Lincoln, New Zealand
Susanna C. Finlay-Smits
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, PO Box 69040, Lincoln, New Zealand
Nigel P. French
Tāwharau Ora, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand
Andrea Grant
Scion, 10 Kyle Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Chad L. Hewitt
The Centre for One Biosecurity Research, Analysis and Synthesis, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand
Eirian E. Jones
The Centre for One Biosecurity Research, Analysis and Synthesis, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand; Department of Pest Management and Conservation, Lincoln University, PO Box 85084, Lincoln, Christchurch 7648, New Zealand
Phil J. Lester
School of Biological Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand
Peter J. Lockhart
School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand
Summary: 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.
