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News Policy & Advocacy Oct 02, 25

Putting obesity at the centre of the global health agenda at UNGA 80

World Obesity returned from UNGA 80 after a landmark week putting obesity firmly on the global agenda.

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News Policy & Advocacy Oct 02, 25

From urgency to unity: leaders and advocates chart a path forward

The Global Obesity Forum 2025, hosted by the Global Obesity Coalition, took place in New York ahead of the HLM on NCDs.

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News Policy & Advocacy Sep 30, 25

Feeding profit: New UNICEF Report exposes how food environments are failing children

A new Child Nutrition Report 2025 from UNICEF lays bare the growing impact of UPFs on children's health.

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News Member news Sep 29, 25

Welcoming our newest members from China, Nepal and Uganda

We are thrilled to welcome three remarkable organisations as new members.

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News Policy & Advocacy Sep 28, 25

Advocating for stronger obesity action at WHO Africa Regional Committee

World Obesity delivered two key statements under agenda items focusing on NCDs and the double burden of malnutrition.

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News Report Sep 02, 25

New study reveals scale of cardiovascular crisis linked to obesity

A new study published in Global Heart highlights the increasing impact of obesity on CVD worldwide.

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News Policy & Advocacy Sep 01, 25

Obesity at the United Nations - People step up where political leaders fail to

Leaders risk failing billions by ignoring obesity in the UN’s draft Political Declaration on NCDs.

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News SCOPE Sep 01, 25

China Obesity Congress 2025 and SCOPE School Beijing

The China Obesity Congress 2025 and SCOPE School took place in Beijing, China, this August.

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News Blog Aug 28, 25

Why obesity must be a global priority - A view from Cameroon

Boniface Takwe argues obesity is silently fuelling strokes and chronic disease in Cameroon and beyond.- and we must act.

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