A Long-Term Strategy for Climate, Nature and Energy

Fighting the Obesity Epidemic

January 17, 2024
17:30–18:15 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Global levels of obesity have tripled in the past 30 years and continue to rise to epidemic proportions. With new advances in science fuelling demand for solutions, how should societies and health systems better prepare for and respond to obesity? This session is linked to the New Frontiers of Nutrition Initiative and Healthy Workforce Initiative.

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Speakers

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Amy Bernstein
Editor, Harvard Business Review Magazine
Harvard Business Review Group
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Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
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Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen
Chief Executive Officer
Novo Nordisk Foundation
SV
Shamsheer Vayalil
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Burjeel Holdings

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