Our health depends on the health of our planet
Nature for Health (N4H) works to reduce the risk of pandemics by strengthening the connection between human, animal, and ecosystem health.
Why This Matters
Pandemics are not random—they are driven by how we interact with nature.
As ecosystems are degraded and biodiversity is lost, the risk of diseases spilling over from animals to humans increases.
Protecting nature is one of the most effective ways to protect human health.
What is Nature for Health?
Nature for Health (N4H) is a global initiative working to prevent pandemics by addressing their environmental drivers.
We strengthen the One Health approach—recognizing the links between human, animal, and ecosystem health.
Through partnerships, N4H supports action, policy, and capacity building at country and regional levels.
Our Approach
N4H takes a systems approach to implementing preventative One Health through demonstrating evidence, operationalizing actions, enabling capacity and sustaining collaboration.
Our Projects
Phase 1: Foundation and Learning
Initial countries that were selected through the expression of interest focused on building systems, testing approaches, and generating evidence to inform action.
Phase 2: Expansion and Scale
Expanding to additional countries, building on lessons learned to scale impact and strengthen national and regional systems.
Working Together to Prevent Pandemics
Governments, organizations, and communities play a critical role in reducing risk at the source. N4H brings partners together to drive lasting impact.
Approach
N4H takes a systems approach to implementing preventative One Health through demonstrating evidence, operationalizing actions, enabling capacity and sustaining collaboration.
Resources
Find here collected resource material from N4H and the broader One Health community.
