Joining Forces for a Healthier Planet: BIO-CAPITAL and RESTOREID Explore Powerful Synergies
In a promising move for environmental sustainability and public health, Hynek Roubík, coordinator of the BIO-CAPITAL project, and Lucinda Kirkpatrick, coordinator of the RESTOREID project, recently met to explore ways their projects could collaborate — and the potential is exciting.
With their shared focus on protecting biodiversity and improving human well-being, both projects are set to unlock fresh opportunities by combining their expertise in finance, geospatial technology, and ecosystem restoration.
Science Meets Strategy: Unlocking Collaborative Potential
The two projects bring distinct but complementary strengths to the table. While BIO-CAPITAL is driving innovation in green finance and using advanced geospatial tools to support biodiversity restoration, RESTOREID is delving into how healthier ecosystems can reduce disease risks for animals and humans.
During their discussions, Roubík and Kirkpatrick identified several impactful ways to join forces:
Geospatial Tools for Healthier Landscapes
RESTOREID’s ecosystem mapping research could benefit from BIO-CAPITAL’s cutting-edge geospatial analytics, creating more precise models to track biodiversity health and predict potential disease hotspots.
Finance Solutions for Nature and Health
BIO-CAPITAL’s innovative finance mechanisms offer a potential funding boost for RESTOREID’s restoration projects — demonstrating how investing in nature can support both environmental resilience and public health.
Knowledge Hub for Greener Solutions
The coordinators proposed the creation of a joint knowledge hub, bringing together experts, policymakers, and investors to exchange ideas on biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration strategies.
Community Engagement for Lasting Impact
With both projects emphasizing social dimensions, the teams explored strategies to engage local communities — ensuring inclusive, effective solutions that consider social and cultural factors.
Space for Early Career Researchers
The 6th International Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR) is focused on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting the next generation of researchers on key topics under this year’s sub-theme: “Science and Innovation: Advancing the Path to a Sustainable Future” and can be a space not only for BIO-CAPITAL but as well for presenting findings from RESTORAID. More about the conference: https://mcyr.ftz.czu.cz/en
Next Steps: Turning Ideas into Action
To build momentum, the projects are considering hosting joint workshops, sharing research outcomes, and engaging key stakeholders in collaborative discussions.
By merging their strengths, BIO-CAPITAL and RESTOREID are poised to unlock powerful solutions that address biodiversity loss, support ecosystem restoration, and improve public health — proving that protecting nature can deliver benefits far beyond the environment.
This exciting partnership highlights the growing recognition that healthy ecosystems are key to a sustainable, disease-resilient future — and that smart investments can drive positive change for both people and the planet.
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“Combining expertise is crucial if we want to develop impactful solutions for biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration. By collaborating with RESTOREID, we have an incredible opportunity to merge innovative finance mechanisms with ecosystem health strategies. Together, we can unlock investments that not only restore nature but also improve public health outcomes — a win-win for both the environment and society.” Concluded for us Hynek Roubík, coordinator of BIO-CAPITAL.
