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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.
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|May 19, 2026
Summary
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.
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.
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