Further resources

You might be interested in other collaborative initiatives related to environmental and integrated AMR surveillance:

  • WHONET: Free software developed by WHO for managing and analysing microbiology lab data, especially for AMR surveillance.
  • InFARM: (FAO, n.d.) The International FAO AMR Monitoring system, a global platform created by the FAO for collecting and analysing AMR data in food and agriculture.
  • Codex Alimentarius: AMR (FAO/WHO, n.d.): Joint FAO/WHO standards and guidelines on AMR in the food chain.
  • Tricycle protocol (WHO, 2021): A One Health (WHO, n.d. 2) surveillance protocol focusing on ESBL-producing E. coli across humans, animals and the environment.
  • Bracing for Superbugs (UNEP, 2023): A comprehensive UNEP report on environmental dimensions of AMR and the need for action.
  • Soil sampling standards (ISO, n.d.): The ISO 18400 series provides guidelines for soil sampling relevant for environmental AMR studies.
  • GLOWACON (EC, 2024): A global consortium for wastewater and environmental surveillance for public health.
  • EU-JAMRAI: A European joint action to combat AMR through a One Health approach.
  • EU-WISH: Focuses on strengthening wastewater surveillance for public health across Europe.

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