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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world\u2019s animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly in terms of the safety of trade in live animals and animal products. PREZODE i<\/strong>s a global initiative launched at the 2021 One Planet Summit to prevent zoonotic disease emergence through science-based solutions. By analyzing biological, ecological, and socio-economic drivers of spillover risks in complex ecosystems, PREZODE develops practical tools for pandemic prevention while safeguarding food security and livelihoods. The Initiative\u2019s key features include: employs bottom-up, participatory approaches to co-create solutions with local communities, serves as a knowledge hub for policymakers through its One Health framework, and focuses on translating research into actionable risk-reduction policies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This working group will enhance WOAH\u2019s science-policy expertise by engaging in PREZODE\u2019s Pillar 5 (stakeholder co-design)<\/strong>, focusing on: community involvement, Policy engagement and awareness of stakeholders; science, civil society, and policymakers policy dialogue, promoting One Health approaches and intersectoral collaboration and OH network coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The working group will combine PREZODE\u2019s research strengths with WOAH\u2019s policy networks to achieve the following objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The working group is organised as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Members of the working group will define the shape, goal and objectives of the WG, understand the mechanisms in place for science-policy dialogue and create synergic opportunities, develop a workplan to achieve such objectives, and effectively communicate the developments of the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The working group will meet once per month virtually or in person, where possible. Additional meetings may be set as needs arise and decisions will be made by consensus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effectiveness of the WG will be assessed via completion of workplan deliverables, participation in the WG meetings, and feedback from partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The working group will operate for an initial period of two years, with renewal upon revision of scope of work, objectives, and evaluation. The Terms of Reference will be reviewed annually and updated if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Experts interested in this call must fill out a form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WOAH is committed to the One Health approach <\/strong>to tackle health threats at the animal-human-environment interface and focuses on strengthening the vital role of the animal health sector, recognizing that the leadership of Veterinary Services and animal health authorities is essential to protect global health. WOAH also joins efforts of the different relevant sectors and stakeholders, including the Quadripartite collaboration on OH, consisting of FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH.<\/p>\n\n\n\nScope of Science-Policy Dialogue Working Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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