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Limited integration of one health and antimicrobial resistance within biodiversity strategies

Carly Ching1, Muhammad H Zaman1,2, Veronika J Wirtz3

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, 44 Cummington Mall, Boston, MA 02215 USA.

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|October 17, 2025
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical One Health issue. Current biodiversity strategies often overlook microbes and AMR, hindering effective ecosystem management and public health.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Policy

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant One Health challenge, linking human, animal, and environmental health.
  • Microbes and AMR's impact on ecosystems are frequently excluded from biodiversity conservation efforts.
  • Existing biodiversity strategies do not adequately address the interconnectedness of AMR and ecosystem health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the integration of AMR into current global and regional biodiversity strategies.
  • To identify barriers preventing the inclusion of AMR considerations in biodiversity planning.
  • To propose recommendations for incorporating AMR into future biodiversity frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key international policy documents, including the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
  • Analysis of seven regional biodiversity strategies.
  • Qualitative assessment of AMR-related content within selected strategies.

Main Results:

  • Limited inclusion of AMR and microbial perspectives in reviewed biodiversity strategies.
  • Identification of policy, research, and practical barriers to integration.
  • Lack of explicit links between AMR mitigation and biodiversity conservation goals.

Conclusions:

  • Biodiversity strategies must incorporate AMR to address the One Health paradigm effectively.
  • Overcoming barriers requires interdisciplinary collaboration and policy reform.
  • Integrating AMR into biodiversity frameworks is essential for ecosystem resilience and public health.
Keywords:
AMRAntibioticAntimicrobial resistanceBiodiversityOne HealthPolicy

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