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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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News Policy & Advocacy Dec 12, 25
WHO launches landmark global guidelines on GLP-1 therapies for obesity care
The WHO has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1 treatments for the management of obesity.
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Events News Dec 12, 25
2025 in review: Events
This year we hosted interactive, powerful events, advancing knowledge and supporting action on obesity
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