From science to action: The One Health World Microbiome Partnership Summit marks a milestone
About the summit
On 20 June 2025, WMP Summit convened at the Académie Nationale de Médecine in Paris under the high patronage of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. With the participation of the leadership from French leading research agencies (INRAE, Inserm, Pasteur Institute), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Microbiomes at the Heart of One Health
Key discussions explored function and quality in microbiome sampling, harmonization of data practices, and the creation of global microbiome databases. According to the speakers, it remains essential to identify the tipping points at which microbial activities shift from supporting (eco)system health and productive functions to driving degradation or collapse. This step is key to defining what constitutes a ‘healthy microbiome’ across systems.
Leaders, including Philippe Mauguin (INRAE), Didier Samuel (Inserm), and Emmanuelle Soubeyran (WOAH) called for coordinated global action, integrating socio-economic aspects and interdisciplinary research to curb climate change, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and emerging diseases.
“Microbiome is central to shaping One Health outcomes among animals and species. Our shared objective within One Health framework presents opportunities to take action” said the Director General of WOAH Emmanuelle Soubeyrand.”
7 working groups have been officially launched during the Summit, and the co-chairs presented their objectives that could be summarised as:
- translate science into practical solutions,
- strengthen training and capacity-building,
- bridge the gap between innovation and policy.
The Summit concluded with a Paris Declaration calling to use microbiome research as a driver for sustainable development and planetary health. The WMP will continue to leverage the Paris Declaration across upcoming international forums, ensuring microbiome science remains central to One Health strategies.
Join us
As the Working Groups now begin to implement their action plans, new members are still welcome to join! If those activities interest you, you can express your interest in joining Working Groups by filling out the form.
