FAO D-G Calls For Decisive Action Against AMR AMR in animal pathogens is already affecting domesticated animals and as a result, impacts livestock production, which undermines food safety and security Representational Image May 01, 2021 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming an increasing threat to global health, food safety and security, potentially also leading to substantial socio-economic damage, according to Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu. To turn this around, the FAO chief has called for coherent, swift, and decisive action. Qu spoke at the day-long High-Level Interactive Dialogue of the General Assembly on AMR. The event, held on Thursday, April 29, saw the participation of world leaders, UN experts, business, and civil society leaders to discuss practical steps to address AMR in the midst of COVID-19 recovery plans.