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Arthropod-borne disease challenges from planetary warming, urbanization, and migration
Maggie L Bartlett1,2, Kristi Miley3,4, Sten H Vermund3,4
1Global Virus Network, Tampa, FL, USA. mlbartlett@gvn.org.
Virology Journal
|October 11, 2025
Summary
Climate change and human migration are increasing the risk of emerging infectious diseases, like arboviruses. Urgent transdisciplinary strategies are needed to address these cross-border microbial threats.
Area of Science:
- Global Health Security
- Climate Change Impacts
- Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The spread of arboviruses (e.g., Oropouche, dengue, chikungunya) is increasing globally.
- Expanding vector habitats due to climate change and humidity are facilitating pathogen transmission.
- Human migration, urbanization, and inadequate sanitation amplify arboviral risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the intersection of planetary health, global mobility, and emerging infectious disease risk.
- To emphasize the need for integrated approaches to address cross-border microbial threats.
- To propose strategies for preparing for a new era of infectious disease emergence.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in arboviral disease spread.
- Analysis of factors contributing to increased disease risk, including climate change and human behavior.
- Assessment of global health security and public health infrastructure capacities.
Main Results:
- Arboviruses are expanding their geographic reach due to climate-driven vector changes.
- Human factors like migration and urbanization exacerbate disease transmission.
- Weakened public health surveillance and control capacities heighten vulnerability.
Conclusions:
- A transdisciplinary approach integrating climate science, epidemiology, and global health security is crucial.
- Bold strategies are required to manage the growing threat of cross-border microbial diseases.
- Addressing planetary health and disease risk requires a coordinated global response.
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