The escalating impacts of human activities on the environment, particularly evident through climate change and biodiversity loss, present urgent challenges for global health. The 21st century has witnessed climate change emerge as a paramount health threat with wide-reaching effects on various populations. Recent studies accentuate the dual implications of these environmental crises, noting the increasing evidence linking biodiversity loss with respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and more recently COVID-19. These diseases represent a substantial worldwide health burden and are exacerbated by environmental factors like air pollution, pollen, and weather variations.

This Research Topic aims to explore the health impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss within the expansive framework of anthropogenic global change and planetary health. It seeks to understand the intricate relationships between environmental degradation and respiratory health issues, investigating how mitigative actions and adaptive strategies can address these emerging health crises. By examining these dynamics, the research will shed light on the pronounced and latent effects of environmental changes on human health.

To gather further insights into these complex interactions, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

o Influence of biodiversity loss on respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, acute lower respiratory tract infections, and Covid-19
o Biodiversity and zoonotic respiratory infections
o Ecosystems and respiratory health
o Pollution, land use, biodiversity, and respiratory health
o Inequalities in the impact of climate change, biodiversity loss, and respiratory diseases
o Impact of climate change and biodiversity loss on respiratory health across different geographical and climatic contexts
o Climate change and biodiversity mitigation strategies related to respiratory health
o Adaptation to climate change and its effects on respiratory health

By delving into these distinctive yet interconnected topics, the special issue will contribute to a broader understanding of how global environmental changes endanger respiratory well-being and planetary health overall.

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