Climate Change Data

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.