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17.03.2026
Celebrating progress on regulating unhealthy food marketing to children in Norway
This seminar highlights national and international progress to regulate the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children, from global recommendations to national regulations. It presents European experiences, current challenges, evaluation insights and youth perspectives, and provides a platform for dialogue between stakeholders in state, civil society and private sector. Target groups WHO European Action Network on Reducing Marketing Pressure on Children, JA PreventNCD representatives, NGO's and other stakeholders in Norway and other countries. Programme 12:15 – 13:00 Mingling and light lunch 13:00 – 14:15 Welcome and presentations Welcome and introductions, w/ Linda Granlund and Knut Inge Klepp, Norwegian Directorate of Health / Scientific Coordinators JA Prevent NCD The Norwegian food marketing regulations, experiences, expectations, and future needs, Usman Ahmad Mushtaq, State Secretary for the Minister of Health From global recommendations to comprehensive national Regulations – a 20-years long journey, Knut Inge Klepp, Special advisor, Norwegian Institute of Public Health Marketing ban on certain foods to children – the scope and content of the Regulations, Erica Wie Dia, Senior advisor, Norwegian Directorate of Health Evaluating the impact of the food marketing ban, Arnfinn Helleve, Head of Research Centre, Norwegian Institute of Public Health 14:15 – 14:30 Coffee break 14:30 – 15:15 Youth and consumer perspectives on Harmful Digital Marketing Bite Back UK w/ Nika Pajda and Jayda Arnold Press – Save the Children Youth Norway w/ Ask Stenseth-Kilstad Youth Advisory Group, JA Prevent NCD w/ Silvia Grothe The Norwegian Consumer Council w/ Aysha Grønberg 15:15 – 15:35 From evidence to action Experiences from restricting food marketing in UK w/ Professor Emma Boyland, Chair of Food Marketing and Child Health University of Liverpool 15:35 – 15:55 Reflections on achievements, current Progress and next Steps JA Prevent NCD (WP Co-lead, Maria Joao Gregório, Directorate-General of Health, Portugal) WHO Europe (Kremlin Wickramasinghe, Regional Adviser for Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity) 16:00 Closing remarks Linda Granlund and Knut Inge Klepp (Norwegian Directorate of Health / Scientific Coordinators JA PreventNCD) Changes to the programme may occur. Participation Participation is free, but registration is mandatory. Deadline to regsiter: 12. March 2026. Registration form is available here.
https://www.preventncd.eu/events/webinar/celebrating-progress-on-regulating-unhealthy-food-marketing-to-children-in-norway/
09.06.2026
JA PreventNCD General Assembly
The 2026 General Assembly will kick off with a one-day plenary on June 9th highlighting our shared project achievements to date and setting an inspiring tone for the days ahead. On June 10th and 11th, we’ll dive into hands-on workshops, aiming to present insights, exciting results and experiences from activities and pilots within JA PreventNCD, piecing together how the various efforts contribute to the overall objectives of the project. We’ve also set aside dedicated time for WP-specific meetings, ensuring every team’s unique contributions are recognized and advanced. Our event will end in a joint plenary session on June 11th, bringing everyone together to celebrate progress and chart the course ahead. The overall aim of the General Assembly is to contribute to the consortium being able to deliver on the overall objectives of JA PreventNCD: improve joint capacities of MSs to plan and implement prevention policies and activities at national, regional, and local levels improve the monitoring system for NCDs and their common risk factors contribute to reduced inequalities in NCDs engage with key actors in the field of NCD prevention, including decision makers, civil society organizations, professionals, the general population, and patients’ groups to facilitate cooperation and joint efforts. Purpose and expected outcomes of the General Assembly 2026 By June 2026, we are more than halfway into the project. Thus, the purpose of this event is to further drive inspiration and collaboration among project participants, promote high scientific quality and relevance of our work, facilitate effective collaboration within the project, and to ensure project coherence and common understanding of project objectives. The event will also aim to facilitate open discussions on our work, including challenges and opportunities as we start to plan for the final outcomes of the project. Meeting in person is especially valuable, as it allows for building stronger relationships, exchanging ideas more freely, and fully engaging in networking opportunities that can spark new synergies and enhance the overall impact of our joint efforts. Specifically, the goal is to: Present and reflect on key results: share experiences and lessons learned to strengthen effective implementation Joint action – added value: Enhance the added value of joint action by strengthening collaboration across countries, work packages, and partners, and by aligning on the project’s key achievements and dissemination activities Way forward: Provide a setting for inspiration and critical reflection regarding the remainder of the project, including exploitation and uptake of results and sustainability. Clear outcomes will be defined, individual results integrated into the project narrative, and sustainability embedded into actions and deliverables. Topics to be included At this meeting we really aim to present progress from our exciting results and experience from ongoing activities and pilots from JA PreventNCD. We will also invite representatives from MSs and experts to comment and provide feedback on the work presented. Since the last general assembly in Katowice, the European Union has launched the Cardiovascular Health plan. JA PreventNCD has a number of important activities supporting this plan, and such activities will be highlighted. The program is not yet finalized, but the following topics are being discussed as part of plenary and/or parallel sessions: Presentations on project outputs and success stories Key achievements Cross-cutting themes on risk factors: Alcohol, Physical inactivity, Nutrition and Tobacco Financial management and reporting Who should attend? This meeting is open to all partners of the JA PreventNCD consortium, Competent Authorities, Affiliated Entities and Associated Partners. Invitations are in particular directed at, but not limited to, colleagues with a leading role in tasks, subtasks, pilots or other key activities such as reporting. Invitations are also extended to: Members of our External Expert Advisory Board, Members of our Youth Advisory Group Thematic Coordinators Members of the Data Management Board, the Ethics Board and the Publication Board Project observers Other synergistic EU granted projects Please remember that the cost of participation is the responsibility of your own institution, and we advise you to also confer with your respective (sub/task) leads. Registration Registration details have been shared directly with the consortium and relevant stakeholders. If you believe you should have received an invitation but have not yet received one, please contact [email protected]. The registration deadline for in-person attendance is now closed. Registrations for online attendance remain open until May 29. Practical information The General Assembly will take place at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS), Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy. Rome is a major European hub and is well connected by air and rail, with frequent international connections and extensive local public transport options. How to reach the venue By public transport The venue is located in the Nomentano / San Lorenzo area and can be reached by Rome’s public transport network. The Policlinico metro station (Line B) is nearby, with onward connections across the city. By train Rome’s main rail hubs connect the city with destinations across Italy and Europe. From central stations, the venue area can be reached via metro, tram/bus, or taxi. By plane Rome is served by two international airports (Fiumicino – Leonardo da Vinci and Ciampino) with frequent connections to European cities. Further details, including recommended accommodation options and additional local guidance, will be shared closer to the event once the programme and logistics are finalised. The programme for the event is available here.
https://www.preventncd.eu/events/meeting/ja-preventncd-general-assembly/
19.12.2025
Infant Feeding in Emergencies: Strengthening Baby-Friendly Communities for Resilience and Preparedness
The team working on “Baby Friendly Community & Health Services” (BFC&HS), within the work stream on Healthy Living Environments (WP6) of the JA PreventNCD, invites you to an International Online Workshop “Infant Feeding in Emergencies: Strengthening Baby-Friendly Communities for Resilience and Preparedness” on 19 December 2025, from 12:00 to 14:30 CET. The session will explore how countries and communities can strengthen preparedness and response for IYCF-E. After an introduction by the task coordinators, greetings from WHO-EURO and PAHO will follow, highlighting the global relevance of IYCF-E and the commitment of international partners. Speakers from the Italian National Institute of Health (ISS) and the IFE Core Group will then share recent case studies and global experiences. Updates will also be provided on the WHO Policy Brief on IYCF-E, developed in collaboration with the Italian WHO Collaborating Centre on Breastfeeding Promotion and Childhood Obesity Prevention. Participation is free and open to all. 19 December 2025, 12:00 – 14:30 CET Online via Microsoft Teams Access link
https://www.preventncd.eu/events/webinar/infant-feeding-in-emergencies-strengthening-baby-friendly-communities-for-resilience-and-preparedness/
10.10.2025
Communicating for Impact: Changing Health Narratives Together
Co-hosted by WHO/Europe, JA PreventNCD, and JACARDI, this high-level communications event will explore how to strengthen public health messaging in the attention economy and build trust in health narratives. The day will feature: Keynote talks on media strategies and the attention economy. A fishbowl session on trust, equity, and responsibility in health communications. Evidence-based messaging sessions focusing on alcohol, tobacco, physical activity, and nutrition. A screening of Unmasking Influence, a documentary on commercial determinants of health, followed by discussion. Workshops on campaign creation, including message testing, user insights, and social listening. The event will bring together policymakers, communication experts, researchers, youth representatives, and public health professionals from across Europe. Please note: Participation is by invitation only.
https://www.preventncd.eu/events/workshops/communicating-for-impact-changing-health-narratives-together/
16.06.2025
2025 Annual Meeting
The Annual JA PreventNCD Meeting 2025 will take place from 16–17 June 2025 at the International Congress Centre (MCK) in Katowice, Poland. This event brings together partners, invited experts, and representatives from European institutions to share progress, strengthen collaboration, and address key public health challenges in the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In parallel, the meeting will partly overlap with the 2nd Meeting of the Consortium on Cancer and other NCDs Prevention (EU-CNCD). A detailed description of the scope and purpose of the meeting is available for download here (PDF). See the preliminary agenda below for full details of the program. Deadline for registration for the meeting is: In-person: 25th of April 2025 Online: 9th of June 2025
https://www.preventncd.eu/events/meeting/2025-annual-meeting/