Arctic One Health: Challenges for Northern Animals and People

This multidisciplinary book explores the health threats faced by arctic marine and terrestrial wildlife, ecosystems, and people due to climate change, pollution, and tourism. It reviews infectious diseases in arctic animals, discusses hunting, herding, and food conservation strategies, and introduces veterinary medicine in remote indigenous communities. The book aims to contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals, particularly SDG 15, Life on Land.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 573 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the diverse array of challenges faced by Arctic marine and terrestrial wildlife, ecosystems, and people in our contemporary times. It explores the significant health threats posed by the consequences of climate change, environmental pollution, and the growing tourism in northern regions across the globe. The book also examines the most prevalent infectious diseases in wild and domesticated Arctic animals, assessing their potential impact on circumpolar ecosystems and the lives of Arctic communities. Furthermore, it reviews arctic hunting, herding, and food conservation strategies and introduces veterinary medicine in remote indigenous communities.

Arctic One Health, authored by experts from Arctic regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, aims to cover a wide range of topics and perspectives. The book caters to researchers in Veterinary Medicine, Ecology, Microbiology, and Anthropology, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goals, particularly SDG 15, Life on Land.

The book highlights the interconnectedness of Arctic ecosystems and the human communities that rely on them. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and conservation efforts to protect the fragile Arctic environment and preserve the health and well-being of its inhabitants. By examining the health challenges faced by Arctic wildlife, ecosystems, and people, Arctic One Health provides valuable insights into the urgent need for global cooperation and action to address the pressing issues of climate change, environmental degradation, and sustainable development in the Arctic region.

Weight: 902g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030878559
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022