THE COVID-19 Policy Framework in response to the current pandemic was recently released by the InterAction Council–a group of former world leaders–co-chaired by Bertie Ahern,former prime minister of Ireland,and Olusegun Obasanjo,former president of Nigeria.This report builds on the longstanding emphasis of the InterAction Council to promote global security.The Council’s global health focus in recent years has been on enhancing the links between human and planetary health to secure the wellbeing of future generations.The COVID-19 Policy Framework aims to provide a comprehensive,multi-sector approach to assist global,national,and community responses now,as well as to promote constructive recommendations for the recovery process.