One Health Day 2025
How much drought can the desert sustain? One health in action - Addressing crises and concflict in changing climate
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany and Médecins du Monde invite you to this year’s One Health Day on 4 November.
Under the theme “How Much Drought Can the Desert Sustain?” we will critically examine the impacts of climate change and conflict on the fragile interconnections between environment, animals, and people – and highlight the role of the One Health approach in addressing these complex realities.
Looking at the Horn of Africa makes it clear: recurring droughts and floods threaten biodiversity, destroy livelihoods, and endanger the health and wellbeing of both humans and animals. One Health can provide crucial impulses to help address crises and conflicts in a rapidly changing world.
Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Time: 18:00 – 21:00 CET (doors open at 17:00)
Venue: Haus der Demokratie und Menschenrechte, Greifswalder Straße 4, 10405 Berlin & online via Zoom
Programme
In addition to a political and scientific keynote, the programme includes an interactive workshop where participants will work with experts on real One Health scenarios. The aim is to develop practical, community-based strategies that promote peace, health, and ecological balance.
Preliminary schedule:
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17:00 – 18:00: Registration & Networking
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18:00 – 18:40: Welcome & Keynotes
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18:40 – 19:00: Break & group formation for workshops
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19:00 – 20:15: Workshop session
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20:15 – 20:45: Wrap-up & closing remarks
Note: The full programme will be updated and published here shortly.
Participation
The event will take place in a hybrid format – you can join us in Berlin or online. For those attending in person, finger food and drinks will be provided.
Participation is free of charge. As space is limited, please register by 29 October 2025.
Registration link for in-person participation
Registration link for online participation
Why should you join?
Look forward to:
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Inspiring discussions with international experts
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Practical insights into One Health in crisis regions
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Interactive workshops and exchange with practitioners
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Networking opportunities with professionals from science, politics, and NGOs
Together, we want to explore new ways in which One Health can contribute to a healthier, more peaceful, and more sustainable future.
We look forward to an engaging evening and lively exchange with you!
Join us – in Berlin or online – and bring in your perspective!