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Exploring Models for an International Legal Agreement on the Global Antimicrobial Commons: Lessons from Climate Agreements

Authors: Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, Alberto Giubilini, Claas Kirchhelle, Isaac Weldon, Mark Harrison, Angela McLean, Julian Savulescu, Steven J. Hoffman

Published in: Health Care Analysis | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

An international legal agreement governing the global antimicrobial commons would represent the strongest commitment mechanism for achieving collective action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Since AMR has important similarities to climate change—both are common pool resource challenges that require massive, long-term political commitments—the first article in this special issue draws lessons from various climate agreements that could be applicable for developing a grand bargain on AMR. We consider the similarities and differences between the Paris Climate Agreement and current governance structures for AMR, and identify the merits and challenges associated with different international forums for developing a long-term international agreement on AMR. To be effective, fair, and feasible, an enduring legal agreement on AMR will require a combination of universal, differentiated, and individualized requirements, nationally determined contributions that are regularly reviewed and ratcheted up in level of ambition, a regular independent scientific stocktake to support evidence informed policymaking, and a concrete global goal to rally support.

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Title: Exploring Models for an International Legal Agreement on the Global Antimicrobial Commons: Lessons from Climate Agreements
Authors: Susan Rogers Van Katwyk
Alberto Giubilini
Claas Kirchhelle
Isaac Weldon
Mark Harrison
Angela McLean
Julian Savulescu
Steven J. Hoffman
Publication date: 21-01-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Climate Change
Published in: Health Care Analysis / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 1065-3058
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3394
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10728-019-00389-3

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