Abstract
Achim Steiner, former Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, describes our relationship to the living world in these terms: “Across cultures, humans inherently value nature. The magic of seeing fireflies flickering long into the night is immense. We draw energy and nutrients from nature. We find sources of food, medicine, livelihoods, and innovation in nature. Our well-being fundamentally depends on nature.” Over and above the beauty of the natural world that enchants us and t...
Keywords
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Open access
Source
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At a glance
- Journal
- OpenEdition
- Published
- 29 September 2026
- Specialty
- Public health








