Bracing for Superbugs
2023
This report published by the United Nations Environment Programme focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how the environment relates to its development and spread. The report summarizes the environmental aspects of AMR, including how AMR is tied to environmental challenges that are driven and exacerbated by human activity, such as pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. The authors argue that understanding how the environment influences AMR is crucial to addressing it. The report advocates for a One Health approach that acknowledges how human health is interconnected with the health of animals, plants, and the environment. The report is accompanied by an executive summary and summary of key messages.
Source:
Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening Environmental Action in the One Health Response to Antimicrobial Resistance. United Nations Environment Programme 2023. https://www.unep.org/resources/superbugs/environmental-action.