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Why you should attend the WPHN Congress 2024

June 10, 2024
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The World Public Health Nutrition Congress isn’t just a conference but a significant moment where we (including you) can come together to share our insights and curiosity. This year’s Congress boasts an impressive lineup of themes. Each of these themes guides us through the complexities of our nutritional landscape.

Let’s take a look at these 7 themes and what you should expect from our discussions:

1. Sustainable, Resilient Food Systems Supporting Health

This theme unravels the intricacies of sustainable and resilient food systems. We’ll discuss strategies that will ensure access to nourishing food for our communities. Our invited experts will dissect the challenges and opportunities in building sustainable food systems.

2. Health Systems Delivery for Optimal Nutrition

In the aftermath of the pandemic, we scrutinise its impact on health and nutrition. We discuss the immediate challenges and the indispensable role of health workers.

3. Social Protection to Ensure Food Security for All

Social protection emerges as a critical player in the quest for global nutrition. This theme unfurls layers of social protection crucial for fostering food security.

4. Trade and Investment for Improved Nutrition

Brexit has reshaped global trade dynamics, and we delve into its impact on the United Kingdom’s nutritional landscape. Our discussions go beyond the headlines. We explore how trade and investment can be leveraged to enhance nutrition.

5. Safe and Supportive Environments for Nutrition

Creating safe and supportive environments is paramount for fostering healthy nutritional practices. This theme explores the factors contributing to an environment conducive to nutritious choices. From community initiatives to policy interventions, we examine the building blocks for environments prioritising and promoting health and nutrition.

6. Strengthened Governance and Accountability for Nutrition

Governance plays a pivotal role in shaping effective nutrition policies. In this theme, we scrutinise the frameworks underpinning successful nutrition governance. Here, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of governance structures that drive effective nutrition policies. Our sessions will feature experts discussing strengthened governance to pursue optimal nutrition.

7. Building Capacity for Public Health Nutrition Action

Building capacity is vital to driving impactful public health nutrition initiatives. This theme navigates the skills, knowledge, and collaborations essential for transforming nutrition goals into tangible actions.

Congress Takeaways

As you prepare to partake in the massive impacts WPHN Congress 2024 offers, anticipate a multifaceted exploration of global nutrition challenges and solutions. Plus, you’ve got the opportunity to engage with experts and share your perspectives. What this means is you get to contribute to shaping the future of public health nutrition.

Share your insights and be a driving force in advancing global nutrition knowledge. Your contribution is not just welcomed; it‘s vital for fostering positive change in the landscape of public health nutrition.

As one of the most diverse universities in the UK, we are a global university with London energy, with more than 19,000 students from 169 countries. To find out more about our Nutrition and Public Health courses, visit the University of Westminster website.