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.

FAO leads international efforts to achieve food security and transform agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. Since its establishment in 1945, FAO has continued in technical leadership to achieve food security. In 2025, FAO will mark its 80th anniversary and celebrate with its 195 members worldwide.

Kazakhstan is taking decisive action to monitor and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its agrifood systems, with the technical support from FAO and financial support from the Pandemic Fund.

FAO is co-implementing 32 projects in 44 countries with support from the Pandemic Fund for pandemic preparedness addressing zoonotic diseases and other emerging threats.

These Communities of Practice give people interested in One Health space to learn, share, generate, exchange, discuss and refine knowledge and evidence. Each Community works on a specific topic and is open to everyone.

Nepal is taking significant strides to build a stronger, more responsive animal health system through the SPEED project, led by FAO with support from the Pandemic Fund.

FAO and partners are advancing a One Health approach and leveraging tools like GLEAM to reduce health risks, curb environmental pollution, and inform policies that benefit people, animals, and ecosystems.

The IPPC Plant Health Campus is designed to strengthen phytosanitary capacity worldwide by offering free, certified e-learning courses, practical guides, and tools to support national and regional plant protection systems.