Biodiversity and human health in a warmer world
December 8, 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Connecting ecology and health to shape the solutions of tomorrow.
About
Biodiversity and Human Health in a Warmer World is a one-day international symposium in Copenhagen aimed at exploring the critical links between biodiversity, climate change, and human health.
A symposium to bridge the gap between ecology and health
As biodiversity declines and climate change accelerates, the implications for public health—ranging from immune system regulation to zoonotic disease outbreaks—are increasingly urgent. However, research and policy efforts remain fragmented across disciplines such as ecology, medicine, and public health.
This symposium seeks to bridge these gaps by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing integrated strategies for biodiversity conservation and human well-being. The event will bring together leading scientists, policymakers, and practitioners from diverse fields, including ecology, epidemiology, and environmental governance.
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Synthesize current knowledge
Present state-of-the-art scientific insights on how climate change, biodiversity shifts, and human health outcomes intersect.
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Foster interdisciplinary collaboration
Bridge existing silos by encouraging dialogue across multiple scientific communities and policy spheres.
Shaping the solutions of tomorrow
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Accelerate practical solutions
Identify actionable steps for pushing forward integrated strategies for biodiversity conservation and public health
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Engage stakeholders
Facilitate networking and collaboration among scientists, policy experts, governmental agencies, NGOs, and private-sector representatives.
Meet our esteemed speakers
Our symposium features a distinguished lineup of world-renowned scientists, policymakers, and practitioners at the forefront of biodiversity and health research.
Dr. Peninah Murage
Epidemiologist at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Human health implications of climate change: recent findings
Dr. Liz Willetts
Planetary Health Governance Expert at International Institute for Sustainable Development
Translating research into national and global policies
Prof. Katherine Jane Willis
Ecologist at the University of Oxford
Biodiversity and human health
Prof. Carsten Rahbek
Macroecologist at the University of Copenhagen
Climate change, biodiversity and Pandemics
Prof. Frank Møller Aarestrup
Microbiologist at the Technical University of Denmark
Anti-microbial resistance and the decline of the natural world
Assoc. Prof. Anna-Sofie Stensgaard
Disease Ecologist at the University of Copenhagen
Climate change, biodiversity and Pandemics
PhD Stud. Tiem van der Deure
Ecologist at the University of Copenhagen
Climate change and vector-borne disease.
Our partners
We gratefully acknowledge the scientific leadership of the organizing research group and the generous support of our distinguished partners. This event would not be possible without their shared dedication to scientific progress.
Attend the symposium
Join the conversation and shape the future
This exclusive, in-person symposium is limited to 90 participants to foster high-quality discussions and valuable networking opportunities. Secure your place today to connect with leading experts and contribute to building actionable solutions at the intersection of biodiversity and health.