Quadripartite One Health Agreement Renewed Through 2030

Through the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on One Health, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting the implementation of the One Health approach.

Building on longstanding cooperation and successful collaborative efforts—and recognizing the inherent interconnectedness between the health of humans, animals, plants, ecosystems, and the broader environment—the Quadripartite organizations remain committed to coordinated, multisectoral actions to address current and emerging health challenges at the intersection of these domains.

The renewed MoU continues to provide the legal and operational framework for collaboration, utilizing the respective mandates and comparative advantages of each organization. It reinforces cooperation opportunities across key priority areas, including:

Guided by principles of cooperation, shared responsibility, inclusiveness, equity, and gender equality, the Quadripartite will continue to promote evidence-based policies and provide coordinated support to countries and partners to accelerate the implementation of the One Health approach.

Through this renewed Memorandum of Understanding, FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH reaffirm their joint commitment to reducing health risks and fostering sustainable health outcomes for humans, animals, plants, ecosystems, and the broader environment worldwide.

Revised Memorandum of Understanding and Letter of Renewal

This renewed Memorandum of Understanding shall remain in force until November 28, 2030.