Soils in cities do far more than simply support buildings, roads and other infrastructure; they sustain resilient and green cities. Understanding this connection can enable us to design and build better homes and communities in the future.

Türkiye has taken a significant stride forward in the fight against brucellosis, a disease that affects both animals and people, by hosting a national workshop dedicated to its progressive control. 

To address antimicrobial resistance an awareness campaign was launched to inform the public about the responsible use of antibiotics.

2025 was a pivotal year for One Health – with stronger political alignment, more investment instruments, and deeper recognition of the risks posed by AMR, zoonoses, and climate change.

The further humans encroach upon the rainforests of our planet, the more the natural barriers that protect us from wild animal diseases disappear.

While Zimbabwe has advanced AMR surveillance in human, animal, and environmental health, gaps remain in plant and aquaculture sectors, key areas for food security and economic growth.

When antimicrobials lose effectiveness due to resistance, farmers lose valuable tools to protect both animals and crops.

With around 75 percent of emerging infectious diseases in humans originating from animals, wildlife surveillance has become a critical pillar of global health prevention.

FAO has been implementing Broiler Farmer Field Schools to equip local poultry farmers with knowledge and skills on biosecurity and responsible use of antimicrobials.

Rwanda has launched construction of its National  Veterinary Reference Laboratory (NVL), a major milestone that will significantly strengthen the country’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to diseases threats before they spread

FAO has completed two national rollouts of the introduction to One Health course in India and Sri Lanka, a four-week, tutor-supported programme tailored to country needs.

Challenges related to water, sanitation and health are multifaceted. However, resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems – coupled with the One Health approach – can provide the right framework for safeguarding public health.

Zimbabwe is accelerating agrifood systems transformation through a suite of digital and climate-smart innovations that strengthen food security, boost productivity, and improve resilience to climate shocks.

As the world faces the twin crises of climate change and global health threats, the importance of the One Health approach has never been clearer. This integrated framework offers a transformative path to address the cascading risks intensified by climate change.

There is a growing recognition that migratory species conservation and food security are not separate challenges, but interconnected systems requiring integrated solutions.

To strengthen regional preparedness and promote early detection, FAO has launched a Russian-language version of its online course Zoonoses for Field Veterinarians. 

As part of the 80-anniversary celebration, FAO has introduced a recognition to highlight best practices and outstanding innovations that drive sustainable livestock transformation with a One Health perspective. 

Serving as a dynamic, collaborative platform, the One Health Knowledge Nexus connects over 2 700 people from around the world through eight specialized Communities of Practice. 

When health systems work in silos, they are fighting a multi-front war with limited visibility. Diseases do not respect institutional boundaries, so neither should our responses.

Translating One Health into effective, real-world action can be difficult. Across countries and institutions, three persistent barriers slow progress: information gaps, knowledge gaps, and evidence gaps.