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Biosecurity: A Systems Perspective provides an overview of biosecurity as a system of related components, actors and risks. This book ? directed to the biosecurity practitioner, generalist scientist and student ? introduces overall features of the biosecurity system while walking the reader through the most up-to-date research on each step of the continuum (i.e. pre-border, border and post-border activities). This book, which explicitly incorporates economic and social dimensions as well as varied decision-making contexts, paves the way for a more systemic approach to biosecurity risk management. The work spans statistics, ecology, mathematics, economics, veterinary science, human medicine and sociology, involving collaborators across government, academia and the private sector.

1) This book uses a broad definition of biosecurity rather than solely focusing on plant health, animal health, security, or one step of the biosecurity system (e.g. surveillance). As such, this book is a one-stop-shop for readers interested in all aspects of biosecurity.

2) The content and language are accessible to a wide range of audiences, including generalist scientists, biosecurity practitioners and graduate students. More complex content is introduced in standalone boxes or chapters.

3) The book follows a clear, simple structure within and among chapters (i.e. following the structure of the biosecurity system), making it a preferred option for graduate students.

4) This book introduces novel cross-cutting themes, such as the importance of economic efficiency and institutional and social factors, going beyond the traditional science-based approach to biosecurity.

5) Written in partnership with government agency practitioners, this book uses on-the-ground case studies to demonstrate how biosecurity principles are applied in practice.

6) The book addresses challenges common to regulators in general, namely efficient regulation in uncertain and rapidly changing environments with multiple stakeholders who have ? at times ? conflicting priorities.

Introductory chapters

Foreword

1. Introduction

2. Biosecurity systems and international regulations

Summary

Introduction

International regulations for biosecurity

Biosecurity activities

Biosecurity as a complex system

In a nutshell

References

Section 1 Pre-border

3. Anticipate: Assessing biosecurity risks pre-border

Introduction

Risk assessment and risk analysis

Risk analysis and international trade

Qualitative and semi-quantitative risk assessment protocols

Common issues with qualitative and semi-quantitative risk assessment protocols

Quantitative estimation of likelihoods and consequences

Discussion

In a nutshell

References

4. Prevent: Aligning border surveillance with pre-border intervention

Introduction

Regulatory models for biosecurity interventions

Economic implications of regulatory models

Operationalising risk-based and incentive regulation

Discussion

In a nutshell

References

Section 2 Border

5. Screen: Designing sampling schemes for border inspection

Introduction

Design-based inference

Enhanced sampling methodologies

Adaptive inspection schemes

Tolerating leakage

In a nutshell

References

Section 3 Post-border

6. Detect: Designing post-border surveillance schemes

Introduction

Objectives of post-border surveillance

Types of post-border surveillance

Practical considerations in post-border surveillance

Value for money in surveillance planning

In a nutshell

References

7. Prepare, respond and recover: Selecting immediate and long-term strategies to manage invasions

Introduction

Emergency response strategies

Long-term response strategies

Practical considerations for post-border responses

In a nutshell

References

Section 4 Whole of System

8. Incentives: Incorporating incentives into biosecurity policies and regulations

Introduction

Designing markets for biosecurity risk

Creating standalone incentives

In a nutshell

References

9. Resource allocation: Using economic principles to prioritise projects and allocate biosecurity budgets

Introduction

Information underpinning resource allocation

Resource allocation methods

Selecting a resource allocation method to achieve economic efficiency

Barriers and opportunities for cost-efficient resource allocation in biosecurity

In a nutshell

References

10. Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting: Assessing the performance of biosecurity programs

Introduction

Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in the planning cycle

Elements of successful monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

In a nutshell

References

11. Research uptake: Improving knowledge management in biosecurity agencies

Introduction

Knowledge management in organisations

Barriers to research uptake in biosecurity

Opportunities to improve research uptake in biosecurity

Assessing and improving knowledge management with audits

In a nutshell

References

Section 5 Innovative methods

12. Elicit: Using structured elicitation in biosecurity

Introduction

Eliciting facts in biosecurity

Eliciting values in biosecurity

Discussion

In a nutshell

References

13. Profiling and automation

Introduction

Profiling basics

Profiling cargo consignments – a simulated example

Profiling airline passengers

Automation basics

Profiling and automation in practice

In a nutshell

References

14. Map: Creating maps of establishment potential

Introduction

Developing maps of establishment likelihood

Estimating biotic suitability

Developing a pragmatic establishment likelihood map for oriental fruit fly in Australia

In a nutshell

References

Section 6 Concluding chapters

15. Conclusion

Susan M Hester

Susan M Hester is deputy CEO of the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) at the University of Melbourne, and Associate Professor the UNE Business School at the University of New England. She has a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of New England and an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Western Australia. Susan is an applied economist and has worked almost exclusively on issues related to invasive-species management since 2002. This has largely been via her role as a Chief Investigator with CEBRA, commencing in 2009. Recent projects have involved: re-evaluating management of European wasp using biocontrol agents; understanding the value of passive surveillance, and introducing incentive-compatible policies into the Australian biosecurity system in order to maximise value for money from biosecurity budgets.

Lucie M Bland

Lucie is an accomplished animal biologist. She completed a BA (Hons) in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Ecology & Evolution from Imperial College London and London Zoo. Lucie’s research involves increasing knowledge about zoo animal biology, management, and conservation, and she also investigates the role of the wildlife trade in spreading zoonotic diseases. Lucie is also a natural health practitioner and animal lover.

Edith Arndt

Dr Edith Arndt is a research fellow specialising in biosecurity at the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) at the University of Melbourne. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Vienna, and later obtained her PhD from the University of Melbourne. Within CEBRA, she engages in various biosecurity-related research projects through a collaborative co-production model alongside research partners at the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Her prior projects have encompassed a wide array of to