WTUC Parallel Session 1.1 Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives for Planetary Health

Wednesday 2 October 2024
14:00 – 14:00
Persada Convention Centre

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Planetary Health: ‘Alliances for Diplomacy: Harnessing University Collaborations for Planetary Health’

Sub-themes in focus – sharing global perspectives:  Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives for Planetary Health

What: Round Table Discussion: Parallel Session

Overview:  In these sessions we will explore the sub-themes for the Congress through a range of short presentations leading into round table discussions. 

Each parallel session will have a Chair to facilitate the discussion and we hope the conversations might spark areas for future WTUN collaboration and workstream developments. 

Chair: To Be Confirmed

Speakers:

• Mr Camar Ameril, Assistant Professor, Mindanao State University
• TBC

 

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‘One Health Interdisciplinary Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance for Planetary Health: Integrative Approaches from Community to Ecosystem’

The escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses significant challenges to public health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, necessitating an interdisciplinary response. Our research program, “Inter-Regional Network through One Health Approach to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance,” leverages the One Health framework to foster collaboration across diverse disciplines and sectors. This program encompasses six interrelated projects targeting critical aspects of AMR within various socio-economic and socio-cultural contexts, combining pure and applied sciences and policy research. Project 1 investigates the sociocultural dimensions of AMR within communities and conducts surveillance of multidrug-resistant ESKAPE pathogens in hospital settings, emphasizing the role of human behavior in managing AMR. Project 2 focuses on the water-fish-human nexus, mapping antibiotic-resistant bacteria using a One Health approach to develop strategies for reducing AMR transmission. Project 3 explores the propagation of AMR in soil environments to improve sustainable agricultural practices. Project 4 addresses AMR in livestock and aquaculture, combining surveillance, social dimension analysis, and policy review to mitigate resistance in swine, poultry, and aquaculture farms. Project 5 conducts a multi-dimensional analysis of food-associated antibiotic resistance in the Philippines, assessing resistance in the food supply chain. Project 6 explores cutting-edge biotechnological strategies to combat AMR, aiming to develop innovative interventions. By combining these diverse projects under the One Health paradigm, our program aims to comprehensively understand AMR’s multifaceted nature and develop holistic, evidence-based solutions. This research significantly contributes to the global fight against AMR, addressing unique challenges and opportunities within the country while striving to protect planetary health.