Katherine Wachala

Katherine Wachala

Katherine Wachala is the director of the environment portfolio for the international development group at RTI International. As a biodiversity conservation and natural resource management professional the past 20 years, Kathy has lived and worked in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, specializing on climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience, key species conservation, and countering wildlife trafficking. She is always seeking opportunities for multisector integration in implementation and using the “One Health” approach in the conservation space.

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Opinion: The new normal — preparing for the next zoonotic pandemic

Opinion: The new normal — preparing for the next zoonotic pandemic

over 3 years ago // Sponsored by RTI International

Zoonotic diseases are likely to rise with demand on natural resources and encroachment on habitats. More coordination across global health and conservation can help address zoonotic spillover and its effects on planetary health.