Implementation Outline of Climate-Smart One Health: A System-Thinking Approach

Ghislain T. Tepa-Yotto (), Henri E. Z. Tonnang, Stephen Yeboah, Michael Yao Osae, Awudu Amadu Gariba, Mustapha Dalaa, Faustina Obeng Adomaa, Osman Tahidu Damba, Reginald Kyere, Fidèle T. Moutouama, Cyriaque Agboton, Jeannette K. Winsou, Manuele Tamò and Robert Zougmore
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Ghislain T. Tepa-Yotto: Biorisk Management Facility (BIMAF), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Benin), Cotonou 08 BP 0932 Tri Postal, Benin
Henri E. Z. Tonnang: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi P.O. Box 30772-00100, Kenya
Stephen Yeboah: Crops Research Institute (CRI), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Fumesua, Kumasi P.O. Box 3785, Ghana
Michael Yao Osae: Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI), Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Legon, Accra P.O. Box L.G. 80, Ghana
Awudu Amadu Gariba: Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD), The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), Pokuase, Accra P.O. Box M37, Ghana
Mustapha Dalaa: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Ghana), Legon, Accra PMB LG56, Ghana
Faustina Obeng Adomaa: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Ghana), Legon, Accra PMB LG56, Ghana
Osman Tahidu Damba: Department of Agricultural and Food Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale P.O. Box 1350, Ghana
Reginald Kyere: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Ghana), Legon, Accra PMB LG56, Ghana
Fidèle T. Moutouama: Biorisk Management Facility (BIMAF), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Benin), Cotonou 08 BP 0932 Tri Postal, Benin
Cyriaque Agboton: Biorisk Management Facility (BIMAF), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Benin), Cotonou 08 BP 0932 Tri Postal, Benin
Jeannette K. Winsou: Biorisk Management Facility (BIMAF), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Benin), Cotonou 08 BP 0932 Tri Postal, Benin
Manuele Tamò: Biorisk Management Facility (BIMAF), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Benin), Cotonou 08 BP 0932 Tri Postal, Benin
Robert Zougmore: Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Dakar BP 24063, Senegal

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-22

Abstract: The One Health (OH) concept has evolved significantly in recent decades, emerging as a key framework guiding international research and policy in managing new infectious diseases, chiefly zoonoses. While its initial conception revolved around managing zoonotic diseases as they traverse the interface between animals and humans through the environment, this concept has transformed beyond its origins as a collaboration solely between veterinary and public health stakeholders. Notably, the past decade has ushered in a new era of addressing complex issues in a novel manner. Emerging evidence has led to a fresh theoretical framework, highlighting interconnected terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Understanding these links is crucial in tackling emerging issues and resultant health challenges within these systems under what we call One Health 2.0. The current paper describes Climate-Smart One Health (CS-OH) and Climate-Smart Integrated Pest Management (CS-IPM) approaches, emphasizing holistic perspectives and practical tools. The One Health (OH) 2.0 concept applies to the agricultural sector and more specifically to agrifood systems exposed to climate change impacts. It is meant to address, in a comprehensive manner, soil, water, plant, animal, rural and urban farmers and farming communities, and consumer health issues. The One Health (OH) 2.0 concept is embodied in the Climate-Smart One Health (CS-OH) approach. The latter is designed for applications in agrifood systems. Pathways for the deployment of both CS-OH and CS-IPM interventions are proposed in this paper. A Ghanaian case is discussed.

Keywords: climate change; complex problems; holistic approach; smart tools; policy advocacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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