EXPLORING THE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Milstein Science Symposium at the American Museum of Natural History New York City, New York, US April 2 and 3, 2009 http://cbc.amnh.org/health/
The health of all species on Earth is largely determined by the complex linkages and interactions among organisms and the systems in which they live. Health and the environment are deeply intertwined for populations, species, and ecosystems, as well as for human lives and livelihoods. Human endeavors in agriculture, energy and food production, transportation, and infrastructure development can have far-reaching and significant impact on the health of humans and the environment. Understanding these relationships is increasingly critical in the context of our changing world and the accelerating loss of biodiversity. The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Milstein Science Symposium will present a diversity of viewpoints and experiences, spanning the natural, medical, and social sciences, as well as policy planning. Presenters will discuss knowledge/data gaps and the limitations of current approaches, and examine innovative methods that move beyond speculation to a grounded understanding of impacts and realistic solutions. Particular emphasis will be placed on consideration of multiple and interacting stressors and decision making for maximizing benefits to both health and the environment. POSTER DEADLINE EXTENDED to February 28 The Poster Selection Committee is seeking additional topics addressing any aspect of the relationship between health and the environment. Details available at http://symposia.cbc.amnh.org/health/posters.html SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION Students $30 AMNH Members $120 General Admission $130 Special Student Pricing and Early-Registration Discounts Through March 13 FREE EVENING PROGRAM IT TAKES A PLANET: CONNECTING THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND NATURE Thursday, April 2, 7 pm (Symposium registration is NOT necessary to attend this program) http://cbc.amnh.org/center/programs/upcoming.html#2 "Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Health and the Environment" is proudly sponsored by the Paul and Irma Milstein Family. Additional support is provided by a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the United States Department of Defense (DARPA), and by the Mack Lipkin Man and Nature Series.
