Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening Environmental Action in the One Health Response to Antimicrobial Resistance

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-28T07:33:34Z
dc.date.available2022-02-28T07:33:34Z
dc.date.issued2023-02
dc.descriptionFor decades antimicrobials have contributed to the reduction of infectious diseases in humans, animals and plants, saving lives and increasing productivity. Their effectiveness is now in jeopardy. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microbes such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi are resistant to antimicrobial treatments used in healthcare and in crop and animal production. Given the interconnection of human, animal, plant and ecosystems health, a ‘One Health’ response to AMR is essential.en
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dc.identifier.isbn978-92-807-4006-6
dc.identifier.otherDTI/2504/GE
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/38444
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number100 p.
dc.relation.TableOfContentsIncrease of AMR has severe consequences
dc.relation.TableOfContentsEnvironmental dimensions of AMR
dc.relation.TableOfContentsManagement to Prevent and Respond to AMR
dc.relation.TableOfContentsNext steps to tackle AMR in the environment
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectantimicrobial resistance
dc.subjectantibiotic
dc.subjectpollutant
dc.subjectsanitation
dc.subjectsewage
dc.subjectwaste
dc.subjectpharmaceutical industry
dc.subjectmedical waste
dc.subjectcrop
dc.subjectanimal product
dc.subjectpollution source
dc.subjectenvironmental management
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.sdgSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.sdgSDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
dc.subject.sdgSDG 13 - Climate Action
dc.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.subject.themenatural areas
dc.subject.themelandscape
dc.subject.themeecosystems
dc.subject.themeclimate
dc.titleBracing for Superbugs: Strengthening Environmental Action in the One Health Response to Antimicrobial Resistanceen
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