Parallels and discrepancies between non-native species introductions and human migration

Bibtex

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title = "Parallels and discrepancies between non-native species introductions and human migration",
abstract = "ABSTRACT Biological invasions and human migrations have increased globally due to socio-economic drivers and environmental factors that have enhanced cultural, economic, and geographic connectivity. Both processes involve the movement, establishment, and spread of species, yet unfold within fundamentally different philosophical, social and biological contexts. Hence, studying biological invasions (invasion science) and human migration (migration studies) presents complex parallels that are potentially fruitful to explore. Here, we examined nuanced parallels and differences between these two phenomena, integrating historical, socio-political, and ethical perspectives. Our review underscores the need for context-specific approaches in policymaking and governance to address effectively the challenges and opportunities of human migration and harm from biological invasions. We suggest that approaches to studying the drivers of biological invasions and human migration provide an excellent opportunity for transdisciplinary research; one that acknowledges the complexities and potential insights from both fields of study. Ultimately, integrating natural and social sciences offers a promising avenue for enriching the understanding of invasion biology and migration dynamics while pursuing just, equitable, and sustainable solutions. However, while human migration is a clear driver of biological invasions, drawing on principles from biological invasions to understand past and current human migration risks oversimplification and the potential for harmful generalisations that disregard the intrinsic rights and cultural dynamics of human migrations. By doing so, we provide insights and frameworks to support the development of context-specific policies that respect human dignity, foster cultural diversity, and address migration challenges in ways that promote global cooperation and justice. This interdisciplinary approach highlights the potential for transdisciplinary research that acknowledges complexities in both fields, ultimately enriching our understanding of invasion biology and migration dynamics while pursuing equitable and sustainable solutions.",
author = "Danish A. Ahmed and Ronaldo Sousa and Alejandro Bortolus and Ceray Aldemir and Nicole F. Angeli and Dagmara Błońska and Elizabeta Briski and Robert J Britton and Carlos Cano-Barbacil and Aaron Clark-Ginsberg and Irina Culic and Ross N. Cuthbert and Jaimie T.A. Dick and Romina D. Dimarco and Franz Essl and Teun Everts and Emili García‐Berthou and Mathew Hauer and Antonín Kouba and Melina Kourantidou and Ulrich Kutschera and Stefano Mammola and Irene Martín-Forés and Olivier Morissette and Martin A. Nuñez and Julian D. Olden and Lucian Parvulescu and Jan Pergl and David Renault and Axel Eduardo Rico-Sánchez and James C. Russell and Ismael Soto and Ali Serhan Tarkan and Tuğba Uçma Uysal and Hugo Verreycken and Lorenzo Vilizzi and Ryan Wasserman and Priscilla M. Wehi and Phillip J. Haubrock",
year = "2025",
month = feb,
day = "20",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.70004",
language = "English",
publisher = "John Wiley & Sons, Ltd",
address = "Belgium,
type = "Other"
}

Authors

Danish A. Ahmed
Ronaldo Sousa
Alejandro Bortolus
Ceray Aldemir
Nicole F. Angeli
Dagmara Błońska
Elizabeta Briski
Robert J Britton
Carlos Cano-Barbacil
Aaron Clark-Ginsberg
Irina Culic
Ross N. Cuthbert
Jaimie T.A. Dick
Romina D. Dimarco
Franz Essl
Teun Everts
Emili García‐Berthou
Mathew Hauer
Antonín Kouba
Melina Kourantidou
Ulrich Kutschera
Stefano Mammola
Irene Martín-Forés
Olivier Morissette
Martin A. Nuñez
Julian D. Olden
Lucian Parvulescu
Jan Pergl
David Renault
Axel Eduardo Rico-Sánchez
James C. Russell
Ismael Soto
Ali Serhan Tarkan
Tuğba Uçma Uysal
Hugo Verreycken
Lorenzo Vilizzi
Ryan Wasserman
Priscilla M. Wehi
Phillip J. Haubrock