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The environment plays a key role in the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Environmental factors, such as pollution and waste management, contribute to the persistence and spread of resistant organisms, influencing the broader AMR landscape.

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A One Health approach considers how human, animal and environmental health are linked, especially in the case of AMR.

A One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance 

A comprehensive One Health approach addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) can affect anyone, whether they take antimicrobials or not.

Explainer: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

AMR occurs when microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the drugs designed to kill them, rendering treatments ineffective.
Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.

Australia’s edge: Minimising AMR down under

Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.
Climate change is already causing devastation, such as worsening bushfires and floods, but there are other implications on AMR that may not have been considered.

Is climate change exacerbating AMR?

Higher temperatures, flooding and other natural disasters have implications for AMR.
An infographic style illustration of ESG principles

Why ESG and AMR are closely linked

Can we use environmental, social & governance (ESG) frameworks to understand the risks & opportunities of AMR better?
Explainer: how does AMR happen?

Explainer: how does AMR happen?

Microbes are survivors, hardwired to fight back against enemies that include antibiotics.