A strategic framework for advancing One Health collaboration between the European Union and Africa — integrating human, animal, and environmental health for sustainable development.
The NESTLER One-Health Sustainability Roadmap for EU-Africa Partnership offers a structured and forward-looking framework to operationalize the One Health approach in the context of EU-Africa collaboration. Grounded in scientific evidence and guided by participatory engagement, it articulates a multi-level strategy that links health, agriculture, environment, and society. The roadmap is not a static blueprint but a dynamic guide designed to adapt to evolving risks, stakeholder needs, and political realities. It outlines concrete pathways for strengthening governance, enhancing research and innovation, and building institutional capacity to address health threats at the human–animal–environment interface. With emphasis on inclusivity, resilience, and contextual relevance, the roadmap aspires to bridge global aspirations with local action.
At its core, the roadmap seeks to achieve three interlinked objectives: (1) to promote integrated governance and policy coherence across sectors and borders; (2) to enhance transdisciplinary capacities for surveillance, prevention, and response; and (3) to empower communities and institutions through equitable partnerships and knowledge exchange. Priority areas include antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic disease surveillance, sustainable food systems, and ecosystem restoration. These priorities are informed by both scientific urgency and stakeholder consultations, ensuring relevance to regional needs. Emphasis is placed on systems thinking, participatory methodologies, and digital innovation as tools to translate One Health principles into tangible impact.
