SUGi Talks — Biodiversity is Health with Zach Bush MD
26th February 2026
Why Wild Urban Spaces Matter for our health and well-being.
Exploring the vital symbiosis between human health and biodiversity, Zach Bush MD brings his expertise on how wild urban spaces and a renewed connection with Nature can restore health and well-being.
Join SUGi Talks for a live conversation with Zach Bush MD, exploring the profound ways human health and well-being thrive in connection with Nature.
Zach is a physician, educator, and thought leader focused on the interconnectedness of human health, ecology, and living systems. Through his work, he examines how restoring biodiversity and reconnecting with Nature are essential to addressing modern chronic disease and regenerating health.
Together, we’ll dive into the research and emerging evidence highlighting the vital role of wild urban spaces and biodiversity regeneration in supporting healthier cities, and healthier people.
Time & Dates
- Thursday, 26 February
- Online Event
- 9:00 - 10:30am PT (17:00 - 18:30 BST)
“Nature is not an isolated system. Every single species within it holds a crucial role within the ecosystem—and we are included in this dance. ”
— Zach Bush MD
Zach Bush, MD
Founder of Project Biome & Farmer’s Footprint
Zach Bush, MD is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, and hospice care, and a globally recognized educator on the human microbiome, chronic disease, and environmental health. He has pioneered integrative clinical approaches that unite nutrition, lifestyle, and microbiome health. His work extends beyond medicine into regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration, where he advocates for restoring soil, biodiversity, and human health as one living system—advancing a nature-aligned, regenerative model of healing for people and planet.
Hosted by Áine Devaney
Áine Devaney is a multidisciplinary storyteller with a background in the arts and NGO sector. Having lived across Europe, she has contributed to influential publications such as Resident Advisor, Crack Magazine, and Huck Magazine, while also creating audio work for the BBC, Rádio Quântica, and guest appearances on NTS. Her passion for documentary and audio production has led her to expand into wider content creation, blending journalism, sound, and storytelling across platforms.
As a freelance producer and storyteller, Áine continues to explore the intersections of culture, community, and sound—bringing nuanced narratives to life through thoughtful curation and collaboration.
