Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)

Through the development of evidence-based strategy documents for management of both COPD, and events such as the annual World COPD Day and the yearly GOLD International COPD Conference, GOLD is working to improve the lives of people with COPD in every corner of the globe.

The GOLD Report, a strategy document for the diagnosis, management and prevention of COPD, along with the corresponding pocket guide, are developed for healthcare professionals based on the best scientific information available. This global evidence-based document is used as a tool to implement effective management programs based on local healthcare systems around the world. 

As a member of the NCD Alliance, FIRS and GARD, GOLD is able to partner with other global respiratory organizations to promote respiratory health world-wide, including access to quality affordable treatments and working to highlight the global impact of chronic respiratory disease.