Definition(s)
Involves protecting dangerous pathogens and toxins – the basic building blocks of a biological weapon (BW) – against theft or malicious diversion from bioscience institutions.(Source: UNTERM)
Management of all biological and environmental risks associated with the environment, including food and agriculture. (Source: Faolex)
Preventative procedures or measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases in crops and livestock, quarantined pests, invasive alien species, and living modified organisms. (Source: Koblentz G. D., From biodefence to biosecurity: the Obamas administration strategy for countering biological threats, 2012).
层级
Broader: Environmental management
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In other languages
French
biosécurité
Russian(俄语)
биологическая безопасность
Spanish
biocustodia
Arabic(阿拉伯语)
الأمن البيولوجي
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