Advocating for Smarter Health Policies at the United Nations
I Took Part in the United Nations Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Obesity and NCDs
On May 2nd, I had the honor of participating in the United Nations Multi-Stakeholder Hearing in New York, held in preparation for the upcoming High-Level Meeting 4 on preventing and controlling obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Advocating for Smarter Health Policies at the United Nations
This important gathering brought together representatives from international organizations, academia, civil society, and the private sector to discuss global strategies for public health.
I brought forward a clear message: it’s time to move beyond ineffective, prescriptive policies — such as taxes, warning labels, and front-of-pack labels like the Nutriscore, and food bans — and instead promote education, informed choice, and technology-driven precision nutrition.
READ IT AGAIN: THE VALUE OF MADE IN ITALY BEYOND RHETORIC
Obesity and NCDs are complex, multifactorial challenges. We must put the individual back at the center, promoting personal agency, critical knowledge, and the power of science and innovation.
My proposal focuses on three key pillars:
- Education, as a strategic investment and tool for empowerment
- Technology, to support personalization, not control
- A balanced lifestyle, rooted in culture, tradition, and informed freedom
Although I wasn’t able to speak during the live session, I submitted my full remarks to the UN Presidency and the co-facilitators. I will continue working to ensure this perspective is included in the global debate — through new initiatives like the Equilibrium Alliance, which I’ve launched to promote science-based, balanced living.
Stay tuned: in the coming months I’ll be taking part in several key milestones on the road to HLM4, including closed-door meetings in Brussels, a joint scientists’ letter to the UN, and a roundtable at the European Parliament.
