On 7 April 2026, on the occasion of World Health Day, France hosted 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's 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.
For more information, please visit the Summit website.
Film Screening and Panel Discussion on One Health Education - One Health World Summit, Lyon
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with its Quadripartite partners – the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) – will host a special film screening and panel discussion on Monday, 6 April 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at UGC Cinéma Cité Internationale, Lyon, France, on the sidelines of the One Health World Summit. This free event invites summit participants and local community members to explore how countries are developing educational strategies related to One Health, with a focus on initiatives for young people and professionals across sectors. Following the screening, panellists with diverse expertise will lead an interactive discussion on how storytelling can help communicate the complex links between human health, animals, and the natural environment. Learn more
Related content
- Mainstreaming nature webpage
- UNEP One Health webpage
- AMR: An urgent threat to life as we know it video
