Source: https://earth.org/environmental-degradation-climate-change-and-infectious-diseases-whats-the-link/

Anthropogenic changes in global landscapes and the climate increase the risk of infectious diseases by altering the environmental niche of the disease vector or animal reservoir hosts and the adaptation of some pathogens to a warming planet.

The One Health approach, developed by the World Health Organization, recognizes the intricate interplay between human, animal and environmental health. This initiative is of utmost importance, considering the rapid spread of infectious diseases associated with environmental issues, particularly deforestation and climate change. Indeed, as the global landscape and climate are drastically changing, the emergence of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases has become a primary health concern.