World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day is a global event, held annually on March 4 to bring people together to raise awareness and increase knowledge about obesity and the many other diseases on which it impacts.
Aligned Worldwide
The European Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ECPO) and the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) have aligned their activities under World Obesity Day Europe, to take place on the same day.
World Obesity Day took place on Tuesday, March 4
World Obesity Day Europe is held each year to draw attention to Europe’s growing obesity epidemic. The next World Obesity Day Europe will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026....
A message for World Obesity Day Europe from Diana Castillo, President of the European Coalition for People living with Obesity (ECPO)
WORLD OBESITY DAY EUROPE 2025, ECPO PATIENT LOUNGE SPECIAL
The World Obesity Day 2025 Patient Lounge is now live! Watch insightful discussions on obesity education, policy change, treatment advancements, and global awareness efforts. Featuring expert interviews, panel discussions, and country highlights, this program amplifies the voice of people living with obesity.
Addressing Obesity Together
Information on obesity and the importance of addressing obesity together
Resources
ECPO will undertake several European activities, and we have made available an extensive range of information, tools and materials to help you organise activities of your own.
World Obesity Day Europe Awards
Your opportunity to win one of the seven ECPO and EASO Awards presented for World Obesity Day Europe activities.
More about obesity
To learn more about obesity, the effects it can have on other diseases, its treatment and how to address obesity stigma and weight bias, please visit:
The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)
The European Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ECPO)