World Obesity Day 2025: Reflections and Key Insights

Apr 28, 2025 | Highlights of actions, Latest news & media

The Obesity Collective is proud to release the summary of our sixth World Obesity Day seminar. Under the global theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives,” the event examined the systemic drivers of obesity and the critical importance of addressing inequities in prevention, care, and management.

Our distinguished speakers — including leaders in lived experience, Indigenous health, clinical practice, and research — provided evidence, reflections, and calls for action to reshape the systems influencing health outcomes.

We invite you to read the event summary here and continue supporting efforts to create a fairer, healthier future for all.

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