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Area of Science:

  • Global Health Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Antimicrobial Resistance Governance

Background:

  • The global antimicrobial commons requires regulation to address rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
  • Existing multilateral environmental agreements offer a potential framework for such regulation.
  • The unique challenges of AMR necessitate a tailored legal approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility and optimal structure of a legal instrument for the global antimicrobial commons.
  • To identify key principles and considerations for regulating antimicrobial use and access.
  • To propose a framework that balances environmental protection, public health, and equitable access.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing multilateral environmental agreements and their applicability to AMR governance.
  • Examination of the global South-North dichotomy and principles of common but differentiated responsibilities.
  • Review of the precautionary principle and its integration with patient interests and the human right to health.

Main Results:

  • Multilateral environmental agreements provide a relevant, though not exclusive, model for regulating the global antimicrobial commons.
  • Alternative starting points, such as technology transfer or funding agreements, are viable.
  • Any legal instrument must incorporate equity, differentiated responsibilities, patient interests, and the human right to health.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive treaty for the global antimicrobial commons is proposed, drawing lessons from environmental law.
  • The instrument must transcend state-centric approaches and integrate principles of equity and human rights.
  • Addressing AMR requires a legal framework that is both precautionary and rights-based, considering global disparities.