Operational Unit
Zoonotic Interface & Habitat Encroachment Analytics Team
Species Survival & Biodiversity Protection
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Analyzes the intersection of wildlife habitat loss and human encroachment to identify and model zoonotic spillover risk zones, producing early-warning intelligence for both conservation intervention and public health preparedness.
Doctrine
One Health Joint Plan of Action (WHO/FAO/UNEP/WOAH) · IPBES Land Degradation Assessment
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Deforestation and land-use change remote sensing analysis
Zoonotic spillover risk modeling (habitat fragmentation × host density)
Wildlife-livestock-human interface surveillance design
Bushmeat trade and wet market risk assessment
One Health framework integration with public health agencies
Early-warning alert system development for high-risk encroachment zones
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