Covid 19 coronavirus: Expert calls for holistic approach to biosecurity 10 Mar, 2021 12:15 AM 3 minutes to read The Country Covid-19 has shown it's time for a holistic approach to biosecurity, Distinguished Professor Philip Hulme says. "The world is witnessing a global rise in the number of emerging alien species, including insect pests, noxious weeds as well as diseases of plants, animals and humans," biosecurity expert Hulme said. Read More There was no effective international regulation that addressed these threats, and as a result, these species posed a significant challenge to biosecurity interventions worldwide, Hulme said. In a new paper in the journal BioScience Hulme discusses the challenges that arise from a "piecemeal" approach to biosecurity and outlined key steps to remedy the situation.