On 1 September 2024, ICARS was honoured to participate in a side-event at the 4th G20 Working Group Meeting in Natal, Brazil.
The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to accelerate progress against antimicrobial resistance through a OneHealth approach, addressing human, animal, and environmental health.
Dr Kristina Osbjer, Senior Science Advisor in Veterinary Sciences at ICARS, presented insights on effective governance and financing strategies to support national and global efforts against AMR. Her contributions highlighted the critical role of coordinated, multi-sectoral action to achieve meaningful impact.
The side-event focused on the key challenges for mitigating AMR, including:
- the need for stronger surveillance
- enhanced R&D
- equitable access to antibiotics and diagnostics
- sustainable financing.
Discussions highlighted innovative solutions to prevent drug-resistant infections, safeguard global food production, and ensure food security.
We thank the Ministry of Health Brazil, the World Health Organization, and the Global Leaders Group on AMR for providing a platform for sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and setting priorities ahead of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on AMR.
