Human activities are disturbing both the structure and functions of ecosystems and altering native biodiversity. Such disturbances reduce the abundance of some organisms, cause population growth in others, modify the interactions among organisms, and alter the interactions between organisms and their physical and chemical environments. Patterns of infectious diseases are sensitive to these disturb
ances. Major processes affecting infectious disease reservoirs and transmission include, deforestation; land-use change; water management e.g. through dam construction, irrigation, uncontrolled urbanization or urban sprawl; resistance to pesticide chemicals used to control certain disease vectors; climate variability and change; migration and international travel and trade; and the accidental or intentional human introduction of pathogens.Biodiversity provides numerous ecosystem services that are crucial to human well-being at present and in the future. Climate is an integral part of ecosystem functioning and human health is impacted directly and indirectly by results of climatic conditions upon terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Marine biodiversity is affected by ocean acidification related to levels of carbon in the atmosphere. Terrestrial biodiversity is influenced by climate variability, such as extreme weather events (ie drought, flooding) that directly influence ecosystem health and the productivity and availability of ecosystem goods and services for human use. Longer term changes in climate affect the viability and health of ecosystems, influencing shifts in the distribution of plants, pathogens, animals, and even human settlements. Nature does not follow human dynamics or sensitivities and we can only do what’s best for wildlife and the environment after clearly understanding the issues as well as the solutions
CED strongly believes that any conservation effort should be backed by robust science since the environment is a major determinant of health.These conservation efforts could range in structure from simple awareness drives to habitat management and single species recovery programs. They could be located in the biggest cities or the remotest forests.sarojam foundation's CENTRE for ENVIRONMENT AND DISEASES -CED is committed to planet's biodiversity,and encouraging younger generation to volunteering in strategic impact areas, such as water resources, education, poverty, health and diseases prevention.STRATEGIC GOAL A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by
main-streaming biodiversity across government and society. This goal includes
targets for public awareness, integrating biodiversity values, improving incentives and
sustainable production and use. Impacts on better human health will come through developing better awareness of
changes in biodiversity, the causes of that change and how the changes can affect
health, among other human problems. Human health can benefit from achievement
of this goal by raising awareness also of the links to, and need for, sustainable use. Recognize and promote dietary diversity, food cultures and their contribution
to good nutrition
Integrate “value of nature” into health policy including mental health and
non-communicable diseases
STRATEGIC GOAL B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote
sustainable use. This goal includes targets on habitat loss, sustainable fisheries and land
use, pollution, invasive alien species, and ecosystems particularly vulnerable to climate
change. Understanding pressures and drivers on biodiversity and implementing appropriate
management will help maintain status of species and ecosystems, reduce the impact
of invasive species and the especially synergistic effects of climate change. Recognize synergies between human health and sustainable use of
biodiversity (e.g. moderate consumption of meat)
STRATEGIC GOAL C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding
ecosystems, species and genetic diversity. This goal includes targets for protected areas,
and for conservation of wild and domesticated species. Implementing this goal will ensure wild stocks of species used in traditional
medicines will be maintained, ecosystem function over wide areas will be ensured,
and the stress relief afforded by natural spaces enhanced. Recognize contribution of genetic resources and traditional knowledge to
medicine
Recognize and monitor impacts of drug accumulation (human, veterinary
and agricultural sources) on ecosystems. STRATEGIC GOAL D: Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and
ecosystems. This goal includes targets for maintaining and restoring ecosystem services,
and for benefit sharing. Human health will benefit from implementation of better efforts for restoration and
management of ecosystems, as well as the development of better and more equitable
ways to share benefits of biodiversity. STRATEGIC GOAL E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning,
knowledge management and capacity building. This goal includes targets for national
strategies, participation of indigenous and local communities, improving knowledge,
technologies, and mobilisation of financial resources. This goal is all about implementation, but emphasising the need for local level
participation, as in the ecosystem approach. Local implementation will help translate
biodiversity management and conservation to promoting better health outcomes. The establishment of the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Services (IPBES) will potentially provide great improvements to the availability and
quality of knowledge at global and regional scales.
