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News Policy & Advocacy Feb 18, 26

World Obesity advocates for obesity action at the WHO Executive Board

World Obesity was in Geneva this month to advocate for global action on obesity at the 158th session of the WHO EB.

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News SCOPE Jan 29, 26

SCOPE Hybrid Masterclass: Successful obesity care training in China

The newly introduced SCOPE Hybrid Masterclass was successfully delivered across 4 cities in China.

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News Policy & Advocacy Dec 16, 25

World Obesity welcomes adoption of the Political Declaration on NCDs and mental health

The new NCDs Declaration is a step forward, but stronger action on obesity is urgently needed.

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News Dec 12, 25

2025 Year-end letter from our President and CEO

Our President, Simón Barquera, and CEO, Johanna Ralston, reflect on a year full of events and milestones in obesity.

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News Member news Dec 12, 25

2025 in review: Our Members

Membership continued to grow in 2025, and we welcomed three new Trustees to our Board.

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News Policy & Advocacy Dec 12, 25

2025 in review: Policy & Advocacy

2025 was a critical year of global momentum and driving the conversation on obesity.

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News Dec 12, 25

MAPPS II multisectoral roundtable in Spain identifies key priorities for obesity prevention and care

World Obesity and SEEDO co-hosted a roundtable in Toledo to examine systemic barriers to obesity prevention & care.

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News Data Dec 12, 25

2025 in review: Data & Evidence

In 2025, the Observatory had several key updates and the MAPPS II project was launched.

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News Dec 12, 25

2025 in review: Journals

In 2025, our four scientific, peer-reviewed journals continued to thrive

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