Innovating to protect biodiversity and prevent future pandemics

Developing tools and innovations for diverse geographical contexts

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What we do

Studying epidemic risk in different levels of biodiversity

Our activities take place across three tropical biodiversity hotspots
with different environmental and socio-cultural settings

Our methodology

How do we work?

  1. 01

    Sampling and Data Collection

    Improving our knowledge of the main drivers and mechanisms leading to the emergence of zoonotic diseases and pandemics.

  2. 02

    Data Analysis

    Processing data with innovative pathogen detection and analytical methods developed for each study area.

  3. 03

    Knowledge Sharing

    Involving stakeholders to support the design, spread and application of novel solutions.

  4. 04

    Knowledge Integration

    Integrating BCOMING findings with local knowledge and scientific literature through the development of seven specific agent-based models (ABMs).

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Who we are

People with biodiversity at heart

BCOMING counts with partners based across four continents and who are experts in biomedical, environmental and social sciences.

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Welcome - Who we are
Julien Cappelle
With BCOMING, we are looking  to understand the mechanisms that favour infectious disease emergence  and the links between biodiversity and human health. The aim is to  develop biodiversity conservation and disease monitoring strategies that  will reduce the risks of emergence.
Julien Cappelle
Health Ecologist at CIRAD, BCOMING coordinator

Our mission is aligned with green
initiatives and goals

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Latest news and events

When the G20 Economy Challenges Our Vision of Global Health

One Health has emerged as a critical and interdisciplinary concept, bringing together doctors, veterinarians, social scientists, and experts in ecology, biogeography, and climatology to address health challenges in an integrated manner. However, despite the novelty and breadth of this approach, certain gaps remain to be explored.

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BCOMING and iDE: Building Resilient Systems to Prevent and Manage Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks

Within the frame of BCOMING, iDE (International Development Enterprises) is working hard in examining the socio-economic risk factors that drive zoonotic disease transmission, particularly in biodiversity hotspots, including Cambodia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Guadeloupe. Their work, as explained by iDE, focuses on how human activities—such as hunting, trading, and consuming wildlife—create pathways for pathogens to cross from animals to humans, a process known as "spillover."
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Biodiversity and Pathogen Detection: An Interview with Dr. Tiffany Jedrecka

BCOMING officially started over two years ago, with a mission to protect our planet’s biodiversity and prevent future pandemics. As we surpass the halfway mark of the project, we wanted to take the opportunity to sit down with our partners and reflect on what has been accomplished so far, discuss its significance, and the next steps ahead.

We had the chance to have a chat with Dr. Tiffany Jedrecka, who leads the R&D team at NatureMetrics, to discuss their innovative work on biodiversity assessments and the development of rapid in-field detection tools.

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