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Prevent, Protect, Restore: Using the Global Biodiversity Framework to Guide Veterinary Education.

Caroline Kern-Allely1, Liba Pejchar2, Kristenn Magnusson3

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 W Drake Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.

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Veterinary education must integrate biodiversity to address the accelerating loss of species and protect ecosystem health. A new framework, Prevent-Protect-Restore using Stewardship, guides this essential training for future professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Conservation Biology
  • Environmental Education

Background:

  • Biodiversity loss is a critical global crisis impacting ecosystems, animal health, and human well-being.
  • Veterinary professionals are vital for conservation but biodiversity is often missing from their education.
  • The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework highlights the need for action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a veterinary-specific framework for biodiversity education in veterinary training.
  • To align veterinary education with global biodiversity action goals.
  • To equip veterinary professionals to address biodiversity loss.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a framework with input from veterinary and ecological science experts.
  • Adapted Global Biodiversity Framework targets to veterinary competencies.
  • Included practical examples for relevance in clinical practice and policy.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed framework centers on three actions: Prevent, Protect, and Restore, with Stewardship as the core mechanism.
    • The framework translates global biodiversity targets into veterinary-specific educational content.
    • It emphasizes recognizing biodiversity as a critical health issue.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating biodiversity into veterinary curricula is essential for addressing the ecological crisis.
    • Veterinary education can empower professionals to sustain and restore biodiversity.
    • This approach enhances veterinary contributions to public health and environmental stewardship.