The Quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH) and the One Health Summit: From commitment to action
Lyon, France | 5-7 April 2026
On 7 April 2026, on the occasion of World Health Day, France will host a One Health Summit in Lyon.
The One Health approach, which brings together human, animal, plant and ecosystem health – is more vital than ever as the world faces interconnected health, climate, and ecological challenges. Addressing these challenges requires science-based, preventive, and coordinated action across sectors and borders.
The Summit aims to promote global, interdisciplinary dialogue and foster a shared One Health vision by engaging all stakeholders in concrete, action-oriented solutions.
For the first time, the Summit will bring together Heads of State and government, alongside representatives from governments, the public and private sectors, international and regional organisations, philanthropic institutions, academia, local authorities, civil society and youth. The Summit aims to promote action-oriented multilateralism and accelerate the translation of One Health commitments into concrete results.
Summit objectives
- Foster international and interdisciplinary dialogue about global challenges by deploying, for instance, cooperation and research programmes
- Rethink global institutional frameworks by helping to create a common One Health culture
- Engage all public and private stakeholders to invest in deploying concrete actions
- Further develop solutions to strengthen health and surveillance systems in order to prevent sanitary, food, and environmental risks that impact our populations daily
The One Health Summit will focus on the main factors contributing to infectious and non-communicable diseases, such as zoonotic reservoirs and vectors, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sustainable food systems, and exposure to pollution.
The One Health Summit will contribute to broader international momentum, including France’s 2026 G7 Presidency, and align with other major global processes to advance coordinated One Health action.
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