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  • Multi-disciplinary science
  • Policy and research interface
  • One Biosecurity concept

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  • COVID-19 heightened biosecurity awareness, extending beyond human health.
  • Biosecurity involves tools, behaviors, and concepts for preventing harmful organism spread.
  • The International Year of Plant Health highlights the importance of plant biosecurity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in biosecurity tools, behaviors, and concepts.
  • To illustrate the multi-disciplinary nature of biosecurity and its research-policy interface.
  • To explore advancements in plant, animal, and invasive species biosecurity.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of mini-reviews on biosecurity topics.
  • Analysis of progress in early warning systems and threat prioritization tools.
  • Examination of social science approaches to understanding and influencing behavior.

Main Results:

  • Progress in developing early warning systems for pest threats.
  • Increased use of tools for prioritizing responses to multiple pest threats.
  • Social science insights are informing biosecurity policy and farmer behavior change.

Conclusions:

  • Biosecurity requires a multi-disciplinary approach integrating human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
  • Developing generic, accessible models can improve policy-maker engagement.
  • Effective biosecurity communication must align with target audience values.