
“Many of the leading drivers of emerging infectious diseases, such as deforestation, natural resource extraction, and agricultural expansion, are causing wide-scale biodiversity loss and ecological degradation, which in turn have other serious consequences for public health. Faced with the impacts of these drivers, the health and environment communities are constantly responding to pressures outside of their control. I am excited to work at EcoHealth Alliance to shape more preventive solutions with a range of sectors. Scientists, governments, industry, consumers, multilateral organizations – we all have a meaningful role to play in sustainable development that promotes the health of our environment and our own species.”