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2026 Annual General Meeting

Landmark study in Chile shows food policies can reduce childhood obesity - here’s what it means for the world

A new study in Chile provides strong evidence that a package of food environment policies can reduce rates of obesity.

MAPPS II Roundtable in Brazil

On 11 June 2026, Brazil hosts the global MAPPS II initiative as experts gather in Brasília to advance action on obesity.

Brazil convenes national experts to strengthen obesity prevention and care as part of global MAPPS II initiative

On 11 June 2026, experts convene in Brasília to examine Brazil's obesity challenge and identify priorities for action.

World Obesity at the 79th World Health Assembly

In May, the World Obesity delegation joined our Members and partners to advocate for action on obesity at the 79th WHA.

ECO 2026: Strengthening international collaboration on obesity

World Obesity attended the European Congress of Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul this May 11 - 14.

India’s MAPPS II Roundtable: Rethinking obesity through policy, people, and multisectoral action

In April 2026, World Obesity and partners in India hosted a MAPPS II roundtable in New Delhi, India.

SCOPE National Fellowship awarded to Dr Abdulhameed Alhazmi

Congratulations to Dr Abdulhameed Alhazmi, the newest recipient of the prestigious SCOPE National Fellowship!

New review calls for urgent policy action on Obesity in India

A new Editor’s Choice article published in Clinical Obesity highlights the rapidly growing burden of obesity in India.