Biodiversity & Human Well-Being

In today’s rapidly changing world, protecting human health requires an ecosystem-based approach—one that recognizes biodiversity as essential to sustaining life.

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The well-being of humans and the health of our planet are deeply interconnected. As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and emerging diseases intensify, it is critical to develop and apply cutting-edge solutions that address human, animal, and ecosystem health together. The One Health and Planetary Health frameworks provide a foundation for this work, emphasizing the need for transdisciplinary research, innovation, and action.

By leveraging the strengths of its institutional partners, LEC fosters novel approaches hat advances both human and ecological health. The Saint Louis Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Medicine integrates wildlife conservation, public health, and sustainable ecosystems. The Missouri Botanical Garden applies its expertise in plant science to issues such as food security, climate change, and medicinal plant research.

By advancing research, fostering collaboration, and applying innovative approaches, we seek to position St. Louis as a global leader in biodiversity-driven health solutions that benefit both people and the planet.