Our Work
What We Do
The McEachran Institute tackles complex, cross-sectoral health challenges by generating ideas, convening experts, and supporting practical solutions that benefit animals, people, and the planet.
Our work is guided by three thematic areas that reflect where we believe bold thinking and meaningful action are most urgently needed.
Climate Resilience Through a Multisolving Health Lens
Climate change affects every dimension of health — from food systems to disease emergence. We explore solutions that cross disciplines and break down silos to address climate, animal, and ecosystem health together.
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Promote climate adaptation strategies in veterinary and public health
Support systems thinking and policy innovation
Build capacity among professionals to act on climate-health intersections
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Climate Change and Animal Health: The Persistent Pandemic (Presentation)
The Implications of Climate Change for Veterinary Services (Publication)
Future-Ready Mentoring and Leadership
We cultivate the next generation of change agents by mentoring early-career professionals to lead in uncertain, rapidly evolving environments.
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Support applied research projects
Offer mentoring to help transform “game-changing” ideas into action
Advocate for adaptable, multisectoral education and leadership development
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Developing and delivering a curriculum on climate change and health in the Caribbean
Veterinary Medicine and Education in 2040
Reflections on One Health Leadership Training Needs
A Wildlife Continuum of Care
Wildlife health is often fragmented — between sectors, jurisdictions, and disciplines. We promote a more integrated, life-course approach to conservation and animal health.
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Explore new frameworks for wildlife protection, care, and policy
Design inclusive approaches to prevention, response, and stewardship
Collaborate with partners in government, academia, and conservation
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A Reimagined One Health Framework for Wildlife Conservation
Future-Readying Wildlife Health Knowledge Systems (Keynote)
How We Work
We collaborate with researchers, policy professionals, educators, and organizations through: