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South Asian Obesity Forum

Dr Ricardo Cohen

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.

2025 in review: Our Members

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

2025 in review: Policy & Advocacy

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

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.

2025 in review: Data & Evidence

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

2025 in review: Journals

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

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.

2025 in review: Events

This year we hosted interactive, powerful events, advancing knowledge and supporting action on obesity