Though not explicitly on the agenda, NCDs featured prominently at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at UN Headquarters in New York, 9-18 July.

At the 2018 High-Level Political Forum Member States will discuss a sub-set of Sustainable Development Goals under the theme ‘Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies,’ reviewing in depth SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation; SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy; SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities; SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production; SDG 15 on responsible consumption and production, and SDG 17 on partnerships for the goals. This briefing document provides guidance to national and regional advocates regarding the 2018 UN HLPF and outlines opportunities for engagement by explaining why the HLPF matters to the global health community, detailing key messages, the relevance of NCDs to the SDGs under review, and provides useful links for further information.

The 2017 Global Nutrition Report finds "significant burdens" of three forms of malnutrition in 140 countries.

World Day for Physical Activity on April 6th is an opportunity to reflect on 12 months of progress in physical activity advocacy, & opportunities going forward.

This NCD Alliance webinar covered a wide range of topics, from the Commission on Social Development and Commission on Status of Women to WHO Consultations on Dementia, Childhood Obesity and Non State Actors, and the WHO Director General Election - among many others.

This document builds on the report of the WHO Secretariat entitled “Health in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” It focuses on the WHO European Region, highlighting key opportunities for implementing the 2030 Agenda building on Health 2020.

This infographic focuses on the interlinkages between NCDs and the different Sustainable Development Goals. It provides advocates with a concise and eye-catching resource to be used in your advocacy and communication efforts.

Agenda: (1) National NCD Commissions in the Caribbean; (2) Establishing Multisectoral NCD Coordination Mechanisms: WHO SEARO Guidance; (3) 138th WHO Executive Board and Preparations for WHA 69; (4) WHO NCD Directors’ Meeting; (5) SDG Indicator Framework and other UN Updates