One Health
The ‘One Health’ concept recognizes that human, animal, and environmental health are interlinked, and calls for interdisciplinary integration and cross-sectoral cooperation. One Health covers matters such as the prevention of zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food security. The Covid-19 pandemic has displayed the critical importance of a One Health approach, yet the approach remains largely underdeveloped in prevailing international law and policy. Many commentators stress the importance of adopting a One Health approach in preventing future pandemics, including in a future pandemic treaty.
