Initiating a Dynamic Co-Constructed One Health Project: reflections from Participatory Action Research in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

A collaborative One Health (OH) approach, implemented through Participatory Action Research (PAR), demonstrates significant potential for addressing interconnected environmental, animal, and human health challenges in the UNESCO-listed Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP), Democratic Republic of Congo. This study highlights how co-constructed solutions—developed through sustained community partnerships—can enhance resilience against emerging pandemics while ensuring contextual relevance. The research underscores the importance of integrating local knowledge and power dynamics to overcome humanitarian implementation challenges, offering a scalable model for similar biodiversity hotspots.

Dagneau, E., Procureur, F., Vieri, K., Olchini, D., Ben Abdelhafidh, L., & Franzini, A.-L. (2025). Initiating a Dynamic Co-Constructed One Health Project: reflections from Participatory Action Research in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. IJAR – International Journal of Action Research, 20(3-2024), 279–294. https://doi.org/10.3224/ijar.v20i3.05