Speaking at the session on Preparedness 2.0 at the Regional Committee in Astana earlier today, WHO Regional Emergency Director for Europe Dr Gerald Rockenschaub called on countries to actively engage in further consultations to collectively develop the priorities for a new 2023–2029 Strategy and Action plan on health emergency preparedness, response and resilience in the WHO European Region. Known as Preparedness 2.0, it will support countries to develop fit-for-purpose national health emergency preparedness and response plans through an all-hazards and One Health approach.