Toward a one health approach in Sudan: Understanding the nexus of climate change, land Use, zoonotic diseases, and human health

The study aligns with the World Bank’s growing focus on One Health approach to preparing for and addressing zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases. It systematically draws attention to the links among the integrity of forests and rangelands, land and water management practices, and the ramifications for public health. Studies show that over 30 percent of new diseases that have been reported since 1960 can be attributed to land-use change, including deforestation.

• Manage natural resource assets to create healthy ecosystems and wildlife habitats, decreasing the risk of interspecies disease spillover;
• Mobilize funding in partnership with the private sector and development partners;
• Enforce food-safety standards in rainfed and irrigated agricultural activities;
• Mobilize funding in partnership with the private sector and development partners.