We still too often view biodiversity as just one environmental issue among many. Yet it is essential to our food, our access to water and our medicines. As climate change accelerates its decline, preserving biodiversity is critical to our physical and mental health, our economic prosperity and the cohesion of our societies.
Drawing on a wide range of expertise, the latest edition of FACTS explores the interdependence between biodiversity, health and economic development, featuring researchers, doctors, economists and field practitioners. Several scientists supported through AXA’s scientific philanthropy also share their work and perspectives.
At the intersection of life sciences, public health, economics and public policy, the report sheds light on a major yet underestimated health risk: ecosystem degradation. It also explores concrete levers for action for businesses, public decision-makers and civil society. The scientific evidence is clear: it is urgent to translate it into decisions.
We are delighted to present the latest issue of FACTS (#28) to which the AXA Foundation for Human Progress has contributed alongside Veolia Institute’s, with Sanofi, and under Wavestone’s coordination.
Two key moments accompany the publication:
- A conference on october 5 - both in person at the Veolia Institute Auditorium and online, to explore the profound links between biodiversity and human health — and how science can help address these challenges. To participate
- Participation in the World Health Summit in Berlin, October 11-13, to bring this issue to the heart of international discussions on the future of health.
Through this publication, we are joining forces with leading stakeholders to generate and disseminate knowledge that benefits society. Our ambition is to make science a foundation for dialogue between institutions and businesses, and for collective action.
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