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Keune, Hans; Friesenbichler, Kerstin; Hilgers, Astrid; Jäppinen, Jukka-Pekka; Job-Hoben, Beate; Livoreil, Barbara; Oosterbroek, Bram; Romanelli, Cristina; Soubelet, Hélène; Stadler, Jutta; Ströher, Helena; Tapaninen, Matti

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-02318-8_15

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“…The IPBES is presently scoping a global nexus assessment on the links between biodiversity, water, food and human health. While progress is being made to link the biodiversity and public health sectors (Keune et al, 2019), "silo-thinking" is still common. To implement actions, policy frameworks are needed to assure that health and well-being is included as integral components to biodiversity conservation policies (Korn, Stadler and Bonn, 2019).…”

Section: Step 4: Human Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pathways linking biodiversity to human health: A conceptual framework

Marselle¹,

Hartig²,

Cox³

et al. 2020

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Biodiversity is a cornerstone of human health and well-being. However, while evidence of the contributions of nature to human health is rapidly building, understanding of how biodiversity relates to human health remains limited in important respects. In particular, we need a better grasp on the range of pathways through which biodiversity can influence human health, including those that run through psychological and social processes as well as through biochemical and biophysical processes. Building on evidence from across the natural, social and health sciences, we present a conceptual framework organising the pathways linking biodiversity to human health. Four domains of pathways—both beneficial as well as harmful—link biodiversity with human health: (i) reducing harm (e.g. provision of medicines, decreasing exposure to air and noise pollution); (ii) restoring capacities (e.g. attention restoration and stress reduction); (iii) building capacities (e.g. promoting physical activity, transcendental experiences), and (iv) causing harm (e.g. dangerous wildlife, zoonotic diseases or allergens). We discuss how to test components of the biodiversity-health framework with analytical approaches and existing datasets. In a world with accelerating declines in biodiversity, profound land-use change, and an increase in non-communicable and zoonotic diseases globally, greater understanding of these pathways can reinforce biodiversity conservation as a strategy for the promotion of health for both people and nature. We conclude by identifying research avenues and recommendations for policy and practice to foster biodiversity-focused public health actions.

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Section: Step 4: Human Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pathways linking biodiversity to human health: A conceptual framework

Marselle¹,

Hartig²,

Cox³

et al. 2020

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“…However, with the exception of the Adaptation Support Tool, the current suite of UGS-health tools does not. Keune et al (2019) conclude that relevant sectors and topics are still somewhat disconnected, and that there is a need to bring together researchers in the fields of health sciences, ecology, social sciences, sustainability sciences and other interdisciplinary sciences, as well as governments, companies and citizens.…”

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Assessing the health benefits and burdens of urban greenspace

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Biodiversity and Health in the Urban Environment

Marselle

Lindley

Cook

et al. 2021

Curr Envir Health Rpt

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Purpose of review Biodiversity underpins urban ecosystem functions that are essential for human health and well-being. Understanding how biodiversity relates to human health is a developing frontier for science, policy and practice. This article describes the beneficial, as well as harmful, aspects of biodiversity to human health in urban environments. Recent findings Recent research shows that contact with biodiversity of natural environments within towns and cities can be both positive and negative to human physical, mental and social health and well-being. For example, while viruses or pollen can be seriously harmful to human health, biodiverse ecosystems can promote positive health and well-being. On balance, these influences are positive. As biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, research suggests that its loss could threaten the quality of life of all humans. Summary A key research gap is to understand—and evidence—the specific causal pathways through which biodiversity affects human health. A mechanistic understanding of pathways linking biodiversity to human health can facilitate the application of nature-based solutions in public health and influence policy. Research integration as well as cross-sector urban policy and planning development should harness opportunities to better identify linkages between biodiversity, climate and human health. Given its importance for human health, urban biodiversity conservation should be considered as public health investment.

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European Nature and Health Network Initiatives

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Pathways linking biodiversity to human health: A conceptual framework

Pathways linking biodiversity to human health: A conceptual framework

Assessing the health benefits and burdens of urban greenspace

Biodiversity and Health in the Urban Environment

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