Join us for the full recording of the WFSGI World Health Assembly Side Event ‘Physical Activity: A Strategic Imperative for Health and Economic Prosperity’, held in Geneva on May 22, 2025.
This high-level gathering brought together leading voices from the public and private sectors to discuss how we can collectively combat the global physical inactivity crisis.
The event featured Sir Gareth Southgate, followed by an engaging panel discussion with the following speakers: Emma Zwiebler, Dr. Ailan Li, Dan Burrows, Andy Moose, Dr. Jane Thornton, Dr. Kamil Shoretire, moderated by David Eades, and closed off with key messages and cross-sector commitments.
The event also marked the official launch of the inaugural WFSGI Physical Activity Impact Report 2025 – Moving the World Towards an Active Future.
Watch the full event or jump to the sections that interest you most using the chapters below:
Chapters:
00:00 – Arrival and Introduction By Moderator, David Eades.
02:58 – 16:50 – Opening Speech by WFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler
16:50 – 23:40 – Speech by Dr. Ailan Li
24:00 – 55:00 – Keynote Presentation & Discussion with Sir Gareth Southgate
55:10 – 1:24:10 – Panel Discussion with Dan Burrows, Andy Moose, Dr. Jane Thornton and Dr. Kamil Shoretire, moderated by David Eades
1:24:30 – Emma Zwiebler Summary of Key Messages, Commitments & Next Steps
1:29:48 – Closing Remarks
Together, we’re accelerating global action on physical inactivity.
Learn more about the event here https://wfsgi.org/2025/05/moving-the-…
Download the Impact Report https://wfsgi.org/2025/05/wfsgi-physi…
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