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Geographies of Biosecurity: An Introduction to the Special Collection

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Aotearoa is a global leader in biosecurity practices that exclude and remove unwanted organisms from its shores. But efforts to secure life are not simply technical problems; they are political and situated, leading to visceral experiences and sometimes unintended consequences. The articles in this Special Collection critically examine a wide range of contemporary biosecurity issues in Aotearoa, from place‐based case studies of biosecurity practices to broad conceptualisations of biosecure spaces. Each article moves biosecurity scholarship in novel directions by deepening our understanding of the colonial legacies, values, identities and more‐than‐human agencies that shape (and are shaped by) biosecurity practices.

Source: New Zealand Geographer

DOI: 10.1111/nzg.70029

Authors: Sarah Edwards, Susanna Finlay‐Smits, Deidre McDonald, Brendon Blue

Institutions: Bioeconomy Science Institute, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington

Language: English

Topic: Geographies of human-animal interactions

Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,900

Funder: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment