Building resilience against agro-crime and agro-terrorism

Understanding the issue

The release of biological agents, including bacteria, toxins, viruses or fungi, poses a significant threat to society, whether it occurs by natural or accidental introductions or even as a deliberate criminal or terrorist act. Animals have been targets of warfare, crime and terrorism throughout history. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the link between security and One Health is clearer and more important than ever before.