Tools to Predict and Contain Invasive Species 

Regenerating degraded environments and designing self-sustaining systems require a unified understanding of ecological dynamics. Our current models fall short in predicting complex interactions—such as feedback loops and stability thresholds—that determine ecosystem behavior.  To close this gap, we need better datasets and models of biodiversity and animal movements, as well as tools to predict and contain invasive species. We also need the ability to experiment with restoration strategies, and validate approaches ranging from rewilding to engineering de-extinction technologies.