Domain #3
Biosphere connections and animal health
Day 3 explores the links between biodiversity, ecosystem integrity, and animal health, addressing climate change, habitat degradation, zoonoses, invasive species, and antimicrobial resistance. Sessions promote interdisciplinary approaches to conservation, ecosystem restoration, animal welfare, and resilient food systems within the One Health and Integral Ecology frameworks.
Part 1: Animal Rights and Welfare
Sub-domain topics
- Animal welfare and ethical frameworks
- Alternative testing and non-animal methods
- Veterinary public health and One Health
- Wildlife protection and conservation ethics
- Animal stress, behavior and wellbeing
- Legal and policy frameworks for animal rights
Part 2: Correlation Between Animal and Human Health, Prevention & Health Co-benefits
Sub-domain topics
- Human-animal-environment health interconnections
- Zoonoses prevention and surveillance
- Antimicrobial resistance across species
- Companion animals and human wellbeing
- Preventive health co-benefits in One Health
- Animal-assisted interventions and therapies
Part 3: Biodiversity Crises and Vegetation Health
Sub-domain topics
- Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation
- Biodiversity metrics, indicators and indexes
- Satellite data and biodiversity monitoring technologies
- Vegetation health and ecosystem resilience
- Ecosystems, zoonotic diseases and spillover risks
- Conservation strategies and nature restoration
Part 4: Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
Sub-domain topics
- Food security and resilient food chains
- Climate-smart agriculture and adaptation
- Sustainable agriculture and agroecology
- Food systems, nutrition and public health
- Ultraprocessed foods and health impacts
- Sustainable livestock, fisheries and aquaculture systems