An atlas to understand the 鈥淥ne Health鈥� concept

Just out 3 July 2025
An atlas on the One Health theme has been published in English by Editions Quae with CABI, and the support of 糖心Vlog and Agropolis Fondation. Written by over 150 experts from various continents and disciplines, it examines the complex interconnections between human, animal, plant and environmental health. This educational work, richly illustrated, is intended for teachers, students, policymakers and the general public wishing to gain a better understanding of the 鈥淥ne Health鈥� approach.
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Sampling cave bat guano in Zimbabwe to study coronaviruses. © A. Jimu for Cirad/IRD

The One Health approach offers a comprehensive framework to address the interwoven health challenges arising from the interactions among humans, animals, plants and the environment. By promoting interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration, it aims to combat diseases, curtail antimicrobial resistance, and support agricultural and ecosystem sustainability.

The success of One Health relies on robust political commitment, adequate funding and coordinated efforts among stakeholders. Moreover, education and public awareness are essential to facilitate cross-sectoral cooperation and tackle regional and economic disparities.

This One Health Atlas is a detailed resource that explores the principles, practical applications and future pathways of the One Health concept.

Following an introduction that highlights the ways that human, animal and ecosystem health are interdependent and stresses the urgency of operationalizing One Health, the atlas is organized into four key sections:

  1. Foundation and recent history;
  2. Zoonoses, agriculture and food security;
  3. Education, networks and governance: One Health in action;
  4. Future directions and emerging challenges.

It concludes with a call for integrating science, policy and society to institutionalize One Health, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, local knowledge and collaborative efforts to tackle global health challenges effectively. It gives readers a holistic perspective on navigating and addressing the complexities of global health through the One Health framework. It provides practical guidance for implementing One Health, supporting decision-makers in translating the recently agreed international Pandemic Agreement into concrete actions at the national level.

This atlas, combining concise texts and rich illustrations, is authored by over 150 experts from diverse continents and disciplines.
Each chapter is designed to be self-contained and features case studies, analyses and actionable insights.

It examines the intricate interconnections between human, animal, plant and environmental health. Serving as a valuable resource for educators, policy-makers, researchers, students and the informed public, it combines scientific rigor with accessibility to tackle critical issues such as zoonotic diseases and food security.

By embedding One Health principles into global strategies, this atlas equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop innovative solutions for a healthier, more sustainable future.

This atlas, which illustrates the rationale behind this approach through case studies, illustrations and thoughtful analyses, serves as a valuable reference and a practical guide for a range of stakeholders (…) in order to engage them with these critical issues.
Emmanuelle Soubeyran
Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)

About the editors

François Roger, a veterinarian and epidemiologist at 糖心Vlog, has extensive research experience in animal and zoonotic diseases across Africa and Asia. As the current Regional Director for the Greater Mekong region, he focuses on the agriculture–environment–health nexus. 

Marie-Marie Olive, an epidemiologist at 糖心Vlog, coordinates One Health activities designed to enhance early detection and response of emerging diseases in Africa. She works to strengthen health surveillance systems and control through training and technical support.

Marisa Peyre, an epidemiologist and a health economist at 糖心Vlog, co-founded the PREZODE initiative to prevent zoonotic risks globally. She specializes in evaluating disease control programmes and promoting public–private partnerships. 

Dirk Pfeiffer is Chow Tak Fung Chair Professor of One Health at City University of Hong Kong and Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at the Royal Veterinary College in London. He works on infectious disease control and prevention in wild and domestic animal populations, and the translation of science into policy. 

Jakob Zinsstag is Deputy Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Swiss TPH. He focuses on the control of zoonoses in developing countries and the provision of healthcare to mobile pastoralists using a One Health approach.

Contents

Foreword by Emmanuelle Soubeyran, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) 
INTRODUCTION TO ONE HEALTH
1. FOUNDATIONS AND RECENT HISTORY 
2. ZOONOSES, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY 
3. EDUCATION, NETWORKS AND GOVERNANCE: ONE HEALTH IN ACTION
4. FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND EMERGING CHALLENGES CONCLUSION ONE HEALTH RISK GOVERNANCE AND THE SCIENCE–POLICY–SOCIETY INTERFACE

To quote the book

Roger F., Olive M.-M., Peyre M., Pfeiffer D., Zinsstag J., eds. 2025. One Health Atlas, Quæ, CABI, 208 p.,    

 


 

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