Ahmed Danish A, Sousa Ronaldo, Bortolus Alejandro, Aldemir Ceray, Angeli Nicole F, Błońska Dagmara, Briski Elizabeta, Britton J Robert, Cano-Barbacil Carlos, Clark-Ginsberg Aaron, Culic Irina, Cuthbert Ross N, Dick Jaimie, Dimarco Romina D, Essl Franz, Everts Teun, García-Berthou Emili, Hauer Mathew, Kouba Antonín, Kourantidou Melina, Kutschera Ulrich, Mammola Stefano, Martín-Forés Irene, Morissette Olivier, Nuñez Martin A, Olden Julian D, Pârvulescu Lucian, Pergl Jan, Renault David, Rico-Sánchez Axel Eduardo, Russell James C, Soto Ismael, Serhan Tarkan Ali, Uysal Tuğba Uçma, Verreycken Hugo, Vilizzi Lorenzo, Wasserman Ryan, Wehi Priscilla, Haubrock Phillip J
CAMB, Center for Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Mubarak Al-Abdullah Area/West Mishref, Hawally, 32093, Kuwait.
CBMA - Centre for Molecular and Environmental Biology/ARNET-Aquatic Research Network/ IB-S, Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability, Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, Braga, 4710-057, Portugal.
Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc. 2025 Jun;100(3):1365-1395. doi: 10.1111/brv.70004. Epub 2025 Feb 20.
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.
由于社会经济驱动因素和环境因素增强了文化、经济和地理连通性，生物入侵和人类迁移在全球范围内都有所增加。这两个过程都涉及物种的移动、定殖和扩散，但却是在根本不同的哲学、社会和生物学背景下展开的。因此，研究生物入侵（入侵科学）和人类迁移（迁移研究）呈现出复杂的相似之处，值得探索。在这里，我们从历史、社会政治和伦理角度，研究了这两种现象之间细微的相似之处和差异。我们的综述强调，在政策制定和治理中需要采取因地制宜的方法，以有效应对人类迁移的挑战和机遇以及生物入侵造成的危害。我们认为，研究生物入侵和人类迁移驱动因素的方法为跨学科研究提供了绝佳机会；这种研究承认这两个研究领域的复杂性和潜在见解。最终，整合自然科学和社会科学为深化对入侵生物学和迁移动态的理解提供了一条充满希望的途径，同时追求公正、公平和可持续的解决方案。然而，虽然人类迁移是生物入侵的一个明显驱动因素，但借鉴生物入侵的原理来理解过去和当前的人类迁移风险会导致过度简化以及可能产生有害的一概而论，而忽视了人类迁移的固有权利和文化动态。通过这样做，我们提供了见解和框架，以支持制定尊重人类尊严、促进文化多样性并以促进全球合作与正义的方式应对迁移挑战的因地制宜的政策。这种跨学科方法凸显了跨学科研究的潜力，即承认两个领域的复杂性，最终在追求公平和可持续解决方案的同时，深化我们对入侵生物学和迁移动态的理解。
