Défi Clé RIVOC - "Biodiversity and vectors" summer school

The link between the loss of biodiversity and the emergence of disease is frequently emphasized. However, the role of vectors as elements of biodiversity, the impact of vector control methods on biodiversity, and the influence of biodiversity on vectors and the diseases they transmit remain little explored.

The aim of this training course is to explore vector-borne diseases that affect humans, animals and plants from a 'OneHealth' perspective, through various models involving mosquitoes, ticks, molluscs, aphids and much more, and to think about prevention and control solutions.

The theme of this new edition is " Biodiversity and vectors: beyond chemical control?