One Health, Climate, and Global Health Risks

Rising temperatures, changing disease patterns, air pollution, extreme weather events, antimicrobial resistance, and the threat of future pandemics are increasingly reshaping public health around the world. At the same time, scientists, policymakers, and public health leaders are recognizing that human health, animal health, and environmental health are deeply interconnected. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how rapidly health threats can cross borders, while climate change continues to influence the spread of infectious diseases, food security, water access, and overall wellbeing. This session brings together leaders in public health, science, policy, and environmental research to explore the urgent case for rethinking health through a One Health lens.