People—Animal—Ecosystems Health and Wellbeing

18 July 2024. 14:30 - 16:00 SAST. People—Animal—Ecosystems Health and Wellbeing.

The intricate web of interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems exerts a profound influence on human health and overall wellbeing. This interconnectedness spans various dimensions, from the direct impacts of ecosystem health on clean air, water, and food security, to the indirect effects through disease transmission pathways and biodiversity loss. 

Despite its critical importance, this nexus often receives insufficient recognition within global and regional governance frameworks. Policies and regulations tend to address these components in isolation rather than holistically acknowledging their interdependence.

This fragmented approach can lead to missed opportunities for integrated and sustainable solutions that simultaneously promote human health, conserve biodiversity, and ensure ecosystem resilience. Recognizing and effectively addressing these interconnected challenges is essential for achieving comprehensive and equitable global health outcomes, sustainable development goals, and resilient ecosystems capable of supporting future generations.

Speakers:

• Facilitator – Ms Sithembile Mwamakamba, FANRPAN
• Prof Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi CLAB-Africa Co-Principal Investigator, University of Pretoria  - Why CLAB-Africa?
• Dr Kayleigh Marcus, CLAB-Africa Research Fellow, University of Pretoria- People-Animals-Ecosystem, Health and Wellbeing Presentation
• Prof Wanda Markotter, Director of the Centre for Viral Zoonoses, NRF-DSI South Africa Research Chair, Future Africa, University of Pretoria  - Challenges and Opportunities
• Dr Tedson Nkoana, Academic Project Coordinator for the Research Chair: People, Health and Places (One Health) - Perspectives from Practitioners and Experts 
• Dr Colleta Gandidzanwa, Research and Project Manager, ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS), Future Africa, University of Pretoria Closing and Way Forward 

About the CLAB-Africa Project

The CLAB-Africa project is a Future Africa (University of Pretoria) initiative hosted under the ARUA-SFS, in collaboration with FANRPAN.

The project is currently funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and will conclude at the end of September 2024. Earlier financial support was provided by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the French Embassy in South Africa, and the French Development Agency – Agence Française de Développement (AFD).