Environmental & One Health
Why It Matters:
Human health is intricately linked to the environment. Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and zoonotic diseases pose increasing health risks. The One Health approach recognizes the connection between human, animal, and environmental health and advocates for integrated solutions to emerging health threats.
Our Focus:
This Learning Zone highlights:
- The health impacts of climate change and air pollution.
- Strategies for preventing zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
- Sustainable healthcare practices and environmental stewardship.
- Policies for improving global health security through One Health initiatives.
Resource Kits
The Learning Zone includes curated Resource Kits—collections of expert materials focused on key topics within the theme. These kits provide practical tools, insights, and evidence to support your work in advancing health prevention across the life course.
The One Health approach recognizes that the well-being of people, animals, plants, and the environment are deeply interconnected. As global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and zoonotic diseases intensify, this multidisciplinary framework has become essential for effective public health strategies.
This Resource Kit introduces the foundational concepts of One Health—tracing its evolution, defining its scope, and illustrating its relevance through real-world case studies. It explores how environmental changes such as pollution and climate shifts are impacting human health, increasing disease risks, and challenging health systems worldwide. You’ll also gain insights into how integrating veterinary and human health efforts—through zoonotic disease surveillance, responsible antibiotic use, and sustainable agriculture—can improve health outcomes and ensure food and nutritional security.
