Biodiversity One Health

WCS Canada Comment: Proposal for World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement, Article 4

Ray, J.

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WCS Canada's input into the proposal for the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement to inform Canada’s position in the concluding negotiations ahead of its anticipated adoption in May.

Key points

• We urge Canada to continue its leadership in securing a strong and effective agreement by supporting the retention of critical prevention-related language, ensuring timely adoption, and avoiding delays from an unnecessary prevention annex.
• While we would have preferred stronger language on prevention and One Health, we recognize the value of the text already agreed upon, along with key elements of the Bureau proposals.
• Canada should reinforce its bridge-building role to engage with Member States and ensure the agreement’s adoption. This is a rare opportunity for global cooperation, and this agreement represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for global cooperation in addressing future pandemics.

Recommended citation

Ray, J. (2025). WCS Canada Comment: Proposal for World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement, Article 4. Wildlife Conservation Society Canada [WCS Canada]. https://wcscanada.org/resources/wcs-canada-comment-proposal-for-world-health-organization-pandemic-agreement-article-4/