15 Nov 2024
Scientific Advice Mechanism releases recommendations on EU One Health governance
On 15 November 2024, the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) released independent policy recommendations to shape One Health governance in the European Union. The Commission had asked SAM for advice on optimal governance structures for promoting cross-sector collaboration within One Health, while avoiding unintended consequences from new approaches.
The recommendations of the Chief Scientific Advisors include:
- to adopt a harmonised definition of One Health at EU level,
- to deleop an effective One Health governance fostering coordination at EU, national and local levels,
- stronger overall coherence of EU policies related to One Health,
- to increase support for education, training and knowledge-sharing,
- to expand support for research and innovation on One Health,
- to improve preventive actions, surveillance and risk assessments related to One Health threats.
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