Executive Summary - Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening environmental Action in the One Health Response to Antimicrobial Resistance

This document outlines the 2023 global assessment of antimicrobial resistance, presenting a concise overview of the challenges, objectives, and coordinated responses required to address this growing threat. It highlights the environmental dimensions of antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing the role of pollution and inadequate waste management in accelerating the spread of resistant pathogens. The report sets out strategic priorities that include strengthening surveillance systems, improving regulatory frameworks, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and supporting innovation in treatment and prevention methods. Responsibilities are distributed among governments, industries, and international organizations, with timelines linked to achieving progress in the near to medium term. Proposed actions focus on reducing pharmaceutical and agricultural discharges into the environment, enhancing monitoring capacities, and mobilizing resources for research and policy implementation.