Abstract:
INTRODUCTION : Biodiversity is inextricably linked to human health. As an important area of
research of the Convention on Biological Diversity and a key avenue for the dissemination
of biodiversity and health knowledge, we investigated how well-embedded biodiversity
and health interlinkages are in institutional higher education offerings.
METHODS : Using One Health education programs as a starting point, we collected
a global list of institutions potentially carrying out education in the links between
biodiversity and health through previously published research, academic partners of
global conglomerates, and our own networks.We then analyzed the offerings from these
institutions to determine the degree of integration of biodiversity and health interlinkages.
RESULTS : We found 105 educational offerings in biodiversity and health interlinkages from
89 institutions in 30 countries. These were primarily found in faculties of public health,
veterinary sciences, and medicine, with varying degrees of coverage of the interlinkages.
CONCLUSION : Education incorporating the links between biodiversity and health exists
globally, but should be more widely integrated, particularly through inter-faculty and
inter-institutional collaboration.
