Preventing disease and fostering a sustainable environment

Threats of emerging zoonoses and pandemics decrease

To prevent and contain disease outbreaks and pandemic threats, it is necessary to identify new pathogen transmission events early enough so that they can be contained and, if possible, eradicated from animal and human systems prior to becoming a major health crisis. FAO, MARD, and stakeholders will collaborate on the development of systems that enable early detection of pathogen dissemination events in livestock, such as active, vertical virus surveillance of humans, wildlife, and domesticated animals.

FAO, OIE (World Organization for Animal Health), UNEP (United Nations Environment Program), and WHO (World Health Organization) engage in a high-level policy dialogue to devise instruments and policies to minimize the introduction of new viruses into human and animal systems.

Minimize the occurrence of zoonotic diseases

The primary objective of this study will be to decrease the occurrence of diseases in livestock. The primary tasks will involve supporting Vietnam in the assessment of prevailing risks associated with zoonotic diseases, with a particular focus on their priority in the animal.

Additionally, attention will be given to emerging risks arising from escalated consumption patterns and anticipated growth in livestock production. FAO, MARD, and relevant stakeholders will provide assistance in the formulation of national strategies aimed at preventing and managing zoonotic diseases. This will involve implementing suitable technical measures to decrease the occurrence of diseases transmitted from animals to domestic animals, consequently mitigating the risk of human infection.

Rapid global growth and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and pesticide use halted

The FAO Action Plan on AMR 2022-2026 sets out two main goals for FAO’s work on AMR: (i) reduce AMR prevalence and slow the emergence and spread of resistance across the food chain and for all food and agriculture sectors; and (ii) preserve the ability to treat infections with effective and safe antimicrobials to sustain food and agriculture production. In Vietnam, the FAO, the MARD and other CPF parties will focus on developing systems for monitoring AMR and antimicrobial/pesticide consumption, improve prudent and responsible use of antimicrobial/pesticide, and implement enabling good production practice to reduce antimicrobial/pesticide use, and increase stakeholders’ awareness and engagement.

FAO sets targets BP1, BP2, BE1 and BL2

BE1 (Climate change mitigating and adapted agri-food systems), BL2 (Inclusive rural transformation), BP1 (Innovation for sustainable agriculture), and BP2 (Blue transformation).

This output will be achieved through the development of an enhanced risk transfer and insurance system; the promotion of resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, fisheries and aquaculture, and marine waste management in the seafood industry; as well as through strengthening the legal gender-responsive framework, technical and management capacity, and financing mechanisms. In addition, the participation of women, ethnic minority children and youth in positive climate action will be facilitated.

Timely and effective humanitarian emergencies will be prioritized with a strong link to the Government’s social assistance to ensure alignment and complementarity. An anticipatory action protocol will be developed to enable effective early warning and early action to mitigate disaster impact through improved risk assessments, the application of remote sensing and inclusive digital data and tools. Priorities will also be addressed through nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

This output will be achieved through enhancing capacity, policy, and mandates to support coherent and sustainable management of biodiversity and habitats, including forest, fisheries, land, and water resources. The FAO and other relevant parties will promote sustainable financing mechanisms for conservation of the biodiversity and sustainable management of the ecosystems.

The parties will introduce innovative mechanisms to attract and sustainably engage the private sector in sustainable natural resource management. Reduction of the negative impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on human development will be improved through increased public awareness and support mechanisms for families, women and children who experience multiple impacts from climate change and disasters. The FAO and other key stakeholders are also seeking to strengthen the normative framework to realize people’s environmental rights, strengthen capacities, and improve climate and disaster resilient systems for human development and in support of climate change adaptation.