CriticalLeadingActors – 4th AMR Conference

Critical Leading Actors

HER EXCELLENCY PRIME MINISTER MIA MOTLEY CHAIR OF THE GLOBAL LEADERS GROUP

“The crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens a century of progress in human medicine, and the health of animals, plants, and the environment, as well as our economies and livelihoods. As this report emphasizes, the impact of AMR is already staggering, and the world has been far too slow to act. We now have a narrow window of opportunity to mount a coordinated and multisectoral response to AMR at the scale and with the urgency it demands.”

INGER ANDERSON - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNEP

“Evidence is mounting that the environment plays a significant role in the development, spread and transmission of AMR, including transmission between humans, and animals to humans. And why if we’re to reduce the burden of AMR and its risks, the environment must be part of the solution. Today’s declaration recognises this need, and UNEP will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to reduce the burden of AMR on societies and tackle the triple planetary crisis.” – Executive Director of UNEP, Inger Andersen

Director General WOAH Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran

“Antimicrobials help animals and humans live longer and healthier lives, but many of these life-saving drugs are dangerously losing their efficacy, which has devastating impacts not only on human health, but also on livestock and the economy at large. […] The prioritization of preventative measures against infectious diseases in animals is of paramount importance. That is why WOAH will continue to assist countries by developing standards and guidelines, assessing policy frameworks for antimicrobial prescription and supporting the implementation of biosecurity and vaccination programs on priority diseases that can help reduce the need for antimicrobials, among other measures.” – WOAH Director General, Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran

Director General, WHO Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

“In the century since“In the century since Alexander Fleming stumbled across penicillin in a laboratory in London, antibiotics have become a mainstay of medicine, transforming once-deadly infections into treatable and curable conditions, Antimicrobial resistance threatens to unwind that progress, making it without question one of the most pressing health challenges of our time.“ – WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Alexander Fleming stumbled across penicillin in a laboratory in London, antibiotics have become a mainstay of medicine, transforming once-deadly infections into treatable and curable conditions, Antimicrobial resistance threatens to unwind that progress, making it without question one of the most pressing health challenges of our time.“ – WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Director General, FAO - QU Dongyu

“The intersectoral challenge of AMR demands a One Health systems approach that unites human, animal, plant, and environmental health, backed by robust and accountable global AMR governance. Sustainable, consistent and diversified financing is essential to support the clear priorities and measurable targets for decisive action, while recognizing local, national and regional contexts. […] Our health depends on safe, nutritious food, and food security hinges on efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. […]” -FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu.