Pulses support the health of plants, animals, people and the environment. Their unique properties make them strategic crops for transforming agrifood systems in line with the One Health approach.

FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH join forces to advance the One Health approach across the Near East, North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions.

Zimbabwe concluded a consolidation and lessons learned workshop on combating Antimicrobial Resistance using the One Health approach. 

In Zambia’s rural heartlands, livestock are more than just animals – they're currency, nutrition, and a critical source of income.

This engaging course is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the One Health approach – a collaborative, multisectoral strategy that recognizes the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and the environment.

Farmer field schools are being piloted as innovative interventions to generate high-quality, farm-level data on antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance, and production economics.

The concept of One Health is based on the recognition that the health of people, animals and ecosystems are closely interrelated, and FAO promotes this approach as part of agrifood system transformation. 

The workshop identified and prioritized the zoonotic diseases of greatest concern in Malawi through a multisectoral approach.

The role of water and Whole Genome Sequencing in protecting human, animal and ecosystem health.

Agroecology is a holistic and integrated approach that applies ecological and social principles to the design and management of agrifood systems. 

On 20 May 2025, the World Health Assembly adopted a Resolution endorsing the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement - the second such agreement adopted under the WHO Constitution. 

New pests and diseases are emerging more often – they impact the health of plants, animals, people, and the environment, requiring a One Health approach to manage them.

Animal health is not only crucial for the well-being of livestock, but it also directly affects human health, food security and economic stability. In today's interconnected world, animal diseases can easily cross borders, making their control more challenging.

Antimicrobials are widely used in livestock production to manage disease and safeguard productivity. However, their overuse and misuse contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. 

In the face of growing global health challenges, particularly those arising from the complex interactions between humans, animals, and the environment, information and communication technology (ICT) is a powerful enabler of the One Health approach

Pollinators, such as bees, birds, butterflies, and bats, play a vital role in the health of plants, animals, people and the environment. This World Bee Day, here are five reasons pollinators are vital contributors to One Health. 

FAO’s Pandemic Fund enhances Burkina Faso’s capacity to rapidly detect and respond to health threats through workforce training.

Early detection, cross-sectoral action, and regional cooperation protect plant health, livelihoods, and public well-being.

Plants are not just a backdrop to human and animal life – they are central to the health of our entire planet. In the One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of people, animals, plants and ecosystems, plant health is a vital but often underrecognized pillar. 

Rwanda validates key step towards building a national reference veterinary laboratory to strengthen animal health and pandemic preparedness.