The proposal for an international treaty on pandemics was first announced by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, at the Paris Peace Forum in November 2020. On 1 December 2021, the members of the World Health Organization (WHO) reached consensus to start the process to draft and negotiate a convention, agreement or other international instrument under the Constitution of the World Health Organization to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. A pandemic agreement could also lead to better response mechanisms and tackle inequities in access to vaccines, medicines and diagnostics. Global coordination of stockpiling could ensure countries have access to essential supplies. Improved collaboration between research centers around the globe and better coordination of international funding could improve monitoring of risks and knowledge-sharing about new infectious diseases. Response to COVID-19ĬOVID-19 illustrated the need for enhanced preparedness and closer cooperation at global level.
The negotiating directives can be revised and further developed as appropriate depending on the evolution of the negotiations. The negotiating directives, annexed to the decision, outline the objectives and principles of the agreement. The decision authorises the Commission, for matters falling within Union competence, to negotiate an international agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Olivier Véran, Minister for Solidarity and Health The international community needs to come together to ensure equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics, guarantee timely sharing of data and information and address the links between human, animal and environmental health. This new international instrument is therefore essential to allow us to respond better in case another pandemic strikes. European Council President's speeches and statementsĬOVID-19 has revealed the importance of international cooperation to fight global threats to people's health.
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