Global Week for Action on NCDs

A dialogue on NCD prevention and solutions (Leadership Dialogues edition)

11 minutes

In this episode:

Liz Arnanz Daugan
Policy & Advocacy Senior Manager, NCD Alliance
Liz Arnanz Daugan portrait
Dr Owen Jackson
Director of Policy, Cancer Research UK

In this podcast, Liz Arnanz Daugan (NCDA) and Owen Jackson (CRUK), chat about the leadership role that civil society, including organisations like CRUK, plays in bringing about policy changes to create healthier environments. Examples in the UK include new legislation to create the first ever smokeless generation and a law banning advertising of unhealthy foods. Collaboration with other organisations and the ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment are keys to success, notes Owen. This is another episode from our Leadership Dialogue series, conversations recorded in early 2025 for our Time to Lead campaign, which will culminate in the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, on 25 September 2025.

Published on: 3 September 2025