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Learn more about this important deal and theme from my colleague Tom Verghese.

Did you know that achieving the World Health Assembly targets for good nutrition would cost just $10.8 billion per year? That's only one quarter of the amount the US spent on soda last year.  And only a fraction of that is what it would take to live in a world where children no longer die of wasting - the most tragic form of malnutrition. In this article in Newsweek, our Executive Director Matt Freeman, William Moore of Eleanor Crook Foundation, and Anna H. of Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) highlight some of the exciting new innovations and commitments we have seen in the past year to be capable of transforming the lives of millions of people around the world. https://lnkd.in/eKaYPAem #StrongerWorld #NutritionPhilanthropy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to investment portfolios, economic stability and global health. The AP-fondernas etikråd / Council on Ethics Swedish National Pension Funds has signed a statement urging global leaders and policymakers to take action to curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance ahead of the UN General Assembly’s second-ever High-Level Meeting on AMR later this month. See the statement here: https://lnkd.in/daE6c-5u Recent media coverage by Financial Times: https://lnkd.in/dUYtkxhV Our approach to AMR is also featured in a new report by the MSCI Sustainability Institute, FAIRR Initiative and Investor Action on AMR (IAAMR). See the report here: https://lnkd.in/dQR4w3pi #stewardship #activeownership #amr #antimicrobialresistance #antibiotics #InvestorActionAMR Första AP-fonden (AP1) Andra AP-fonden (AP2) AP3 Tredje AP-fonden Fjärde AP-fonden (AP4)

The World Health Organization and The World Bank have described antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a systemic threat to public health and the global economy. AMR is when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, making infections harder to treat. Globally, one of the main causes of AMR is the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in food supply chains. HESTA has more than one million members, most of whom work in health and community services. We conducted research with our members who told us they’re already seeing some diseases no longer treatable, resulting in patients receiving multiple types of antibiotics that keeps them in hospital for longer. When lifesaving drugs are compromised there’s a human and economic cost. Addressing the overuse and misuse of antibiotics with many fast-food companies can contribute to helping protect and enhance long-term returns for HESTA members. Our General Manager for Responsible Investment, Kim Farrant, spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) about our shareholder engagement on this important issue. #ResponsibleInvestment #AMR #GlobalHealth

AMR - a systemic risk. As universal owners of our clients' assets we consider these risks and use different levers to try to address them. Last week we endorsed the #InvestorActiononAMR (IAAMR) Open Statement calling on policymakers and global leaders to take steps to stem the rise of AMR. In this blog we explore two other levers: the power of the shareholder vote and the influence the filing of shareholder proposals can have. https://lnkd.in/djtxa8ts We need to take action today, not tomorrow. Naomi Kroloff Sara E. Murphy Claire Oxlade Emma Berntman, PhD Megan O'Brien Anna Shattles Megan Waters Alexander Burr Catherine Ogden Tadiwa N. Tara Lee Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) #AMR #OneHealth #Social #Health #Antibiotics #Antimicrobials #Animalhealth

On April 18, learn about 6ppd-quinone, an emerging toxin of concern for salmon, watershed, and ecosystem health in the #PacificNorthwest. PSF's Jane Pendray will speak at the webinar led by the Ocean Decade Regional Collaborative Center for the Northeast Pacific. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gN7Gm-m8 #PacificSalmon #BritishColumbia #WildSalmon #Webinar

New research shows $405 return for every dollar spent on R&D for neglected diseases, creating trillions in new wealth. Trillions in new wealth. Those of us in Global Health promote this work because it’s the right thing to do. This report adds to the evidence that Global Healrh spending is also smart economics.

Interesting op-ed from our partners at Changing Markets Foundation. The recent surge in #misinformation surrounding meat and dairy is a concerning trend with significant implications for the future of food.    Our largest-ever-analysis identified over a million instances of misleading information on X (formerly Twitter) disparaging alt-proteins while exaggerating the health and environmental benefits of meat and dairy. Coordinated misinformation campaigns like these discourage individual dietary shifts, and stifle innovation in sustainable food solutions. More importantly, they create a "policy blindspot" that allows industry actors to maintain the status quo.    Consumers deserve transparency about the meat they consume, and combating misinformation in the #foodindustry will empower them to make more informed choices. 🥩🥛

In a recent report released from Policy Cures Research, data shows that over the past 20 years, investments in R&D have saved millions of lives—with deaths from poverty-related neglected diseases dropping by more than 30%. Research from the report also shows that each dollar spent on neglected diseases returned $405 and as a result, generated trillions of dollars in economic benefit for communities around the world.In the next 20 years, we have the power to save over 32 million more lives through further investments. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation remains committed to these crucial investments and partnerships in research and development to ensure great ideas turn into effective and safe tools in the fight against deadly diseases. I hope you will take some time to read through this report. https://lnkd.in/eUbtSqvx 

We are pleased to welcome the recent Political Declaration reached at the United Nations General Assembly, which signifies a collective commitment from United Nations member countries, including the #EU and its Member States, to combat the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (#AMR). Here are some key points from the declaration: 🔹 A commitment to reduce global deaths from AMR by 10% by 2030. 🔹 National action plans will be implemented by all countries to address AMR comprehensively. 🔹 An independent scientific panel will be established to provide evidence-based guidance, supported by the EU with €2.5 million in funding. 🔹 Regular ministerial meetings will be held to assess global progress and share best practices. 🔹 A pledge to significantly reduce antibiotic use in agriculture by 2030. 🔹 Promotion of sustainable financing, particularly for low- and middle-income countries, ensuring that we map out available funding for AMR initiatives. This declaration underscores the urgency of collaboration—building partnerships across sectors to foster innovation, improve monitoring, and raise awareness. By adopting a #OneHealth approach, we can effectively address the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. For more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/drEY2qDq