In this timely session of the CLEAN Lessons Learned series, we will examine the rising threat of climate-driven zoonotic diseases and their implications for global health and biosecurity. As environmental disruptions accelerate—from deforestation and habitat loss to extreme weather and shifting animal migration—pathogens are finding new pathways to spill over into human populations.

This session, brought to you by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC), bridges scientific research with real-world public health applications to address the urgent need for climate-informed disease surveillance and preparedness strategies.

We will explore how climate change is altering the landscape of infectious disease emergence, with a focus on surveillance gaps, spatial modeling, and proactive approaches to understanding and mitigating spillover risks. By bringing together leading experts from microbiology, environmental health, and zoonotic epidemiology, this session aims to equip professionals with critical insights and actionable knowledge.

Join us as we explore the intersection of climate hazards, zoonotic disease emergence, and biosecurity planning. This session will offer a multidisciplinary discussion on the systems, strategies, and policies needed to navigate the evolving risk landscape.

This session will feature insights from experts affiliated with The University of Queensland, WaterNSW, Quantal Bioscience, Western Sydney University, and CETEC Pty Ltd. With backgrounds spanning microbiology, environmental risk, public health, and biosecurity, these speakers will share forward-looking insights to inform collaborative solutions and climate-resilient health systems.