Nature for Health Multi-Partner Trust Fund

Environmental and animal health are key determinants of human health, yet the underlying thinking of this “One Health” approach has not yet been mainstreamed in public health. The project tackles this gap and makes a contribution to a global understanding of “One Health” and for an effective, integrated implementation of the approach, specifically with the prevention of future pandemics in mind. The project supports building an evidence-base matched with action on the ground to mitigate risks and prevent zoonotic risks. The project will conduct “One Health fitness” policy assessments and provide cross-sector policy (e.g. environmental, health, land use, etc.) guidance for the creation and implementation of “One Health” approaches. These results will be achieved through partnerships on international, regional, national and local levels, and through inclusive co-creation processes involving key stakeholders.

Project data

IKI funding: 50,000,000.00 €
Duration: 12/2021 till 12/2030
Status: open
Implementing organisation: Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office
Implementing Partner: EcoHealth Alliance

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) - Switzerland

Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) - Canada

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)

World Health Organization (WHO)

World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
Online: https://www.nature4health.net/

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State of implementation/results

Building on lessons learned from the previous N4H Expression of Interest (EoI) process, a revised application package for Phase II open call was developed and approved by the Steering Committee. The revised package clarified eligibility and selection criteria to ensure a better understanding of the N4H approach. The application package includes an invitation letter (available in English, French and Spanish), a model commitment and endorsement letter, and an online Google form.
The call for EoIs was announced on Biodiversity & Health Day at COP16 in Cali, and was further disseminated through official UN channels including UNEP’s broadcasts and CBD notifications.
The application materials were made available on the N4H website at the time of the announcement in October 2024 to give countries time to consult across sectors at national and sub-national levels. The call for submissions was opened on 10 Jan for a period of 73 days (until 24 March). Webinars were held in English, French and Spanish in November 2024 and February 2025 to provide further information and support to prospective government applicants.
The Secretariat participated in the 8th World One Health Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2024. A poster on Nature4Health was featured at the event.
In June 2024, the Secretariat organized a workshop, attended by N4H partners and TAG members, to assist in the development of a learning component for the initiative. The workshop prioritized “working together across sectors and institutions” and “managing power dynamics” as crucial elements to address in a learning component for the successful implementation of N4H projects.

Latest Update:
04/2025