Interactive Case Studies

Global health students—and curious minds alike—can apply their global heath knowledge to real-life cases, online. Developed by UCGHI’s Planetary Health Center of Expertise, our case studies enable you to explore current Planetary Health concerns for human, animal and ecosystem well-being. These multi-dimensional case studies apply One Health and Planetary Health solutions to real-world human, animal, plant, ecosystem and environmental health problems.

Featured Case Study

Sea otters and disease off the California coast

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This case highlights the local California coastal community with a spotlight on the charismatic sea otters (Enhydra lutris) and the current health crises affecting this unique keystone species.