One Health plenary at the Science Summit 2024

One Health is critical for the success of the UN Summit of the Future because it provides a holistic framework to tackle global challenges that are becoming increasingly interconnected, such as pandemics, climate change, and food security.

The Summit of the Future aims to foster international cooperation and develop actionable solutions for pressing issues that affect humanity’s future.

One Health’s integrated approach, which connects human, animal, and environmental health, aligns perfectly with the summit’s goals by promoting sustainability, resilience, and global wellbeing.

By addressing the root causes of health threats, such as deforestation, habitat loss, and intensive farming, One Health can help prevent future pandemics, mitigate environmental degradation, and enhance global food systems—critical topics for the summit. It also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, essential for crafting comprehensive and forward-thinking policies.

Ultimately, One Health provides a blueprint for building a more sustainable, healthier, and equitable future, aligning with the summit’s vision for long-term global stability and development.

The One Health Plenary takes place on Wednesday 25 September 2024, 0800–1400 hours (EDT)

0945 hours (EDT): Summit of the Future
Moderator: Declan Kirrane, Chairman and Managing Director of both the Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly and the Africa Europe Science Collaboration Platform

Speakers

• Magdalena Skipper, Nature
• Arshnee Moodley, CGIAR Antimicrobial Resistance Hub and antimicrobial resistance team lead, International Livestock Research Institute
• Leonardus Vergutz, Chief Innovation Officer, OCP Group
• Andrew Barnhill, IQVIA
• Krisha Patel, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
• Kurt Zatloukal, Medical University Graz
• Nishka Sharma, United Nations General Assembly Youth Parliament Lead
• Brian O’Connor, Chair at ECHAlliance – The Global Health Connector

Photo credit: A woman with fish caught using gill net in Bangladesh (Md. Masudur Rahaman/WorldFish)