World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Animal health
- Animal welfare
- Food safety
- Sustainable development
Social Achievements
- Increased collaboration with OIE Members, partners, and experts globally to strengthen collaborations at every level.
- Establishment of new OIE Sub-Regional Representation in Abu Dhabi to strengthen regional cooperation.
- Launch of a multi-partner trust fund to combat antimicrobial resistance globally.
- Designation of 15 new OIE Reference Centres, bringing the total to 326.
Governance Achievements
- Modernization of OIE programs and procedures to increase transparency.
- Adoption of resolutions through an Adapted Procedure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- New cooperation agreements with various organizations (UNICRI, JICA, EAC).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting the organization of the OIE General Session.
- Spread of African swine fever (ASF) in various regions.
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Mitigation Strategies
- Adoption of an Adapted Procedure for OIE Resolutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Establishment of Standing Groups of Experts (SGE) under the GF-TADs umbrella to coordinate efforts against ASF.
- Launch of the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund to support countries in countering AMR.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 17 (Partnerships)
OIE's activities contribute to these SDGs through improved animal health, welfare, and food safety, supporting economic growth and sustainable development.