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About Nesta

Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

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Generating policy solutions to halve obesity

Generating policy solutions to halve obesity

About this area of focus

Through robust analysis, we are developing impactful, actionable recommendations that provide policymakers with solutions to achieve meaningful reductions in obesity.

All areas of focus within A healthy life

Projects and case studies

Updates and case studies from our portfolio of projects and practical programmes

Healthy food standard

Toolkits, research and explainers

Helpful guides and original analysis you can apply to your own work

Mind the gaps: why restrictions on less healthy food and drink advertising fall short

Commentary and features

Expert opinion and thought-provoking editorial

The healthy food standard is a win for the nation’s health

Events and talks

Keynotes, panel discussions and podcasts to inform, inspire and provoke

Catch-up event: How Andy Burnham can tackle the real drivers of ill health, with Hugo Harper

A powerful ecosystem for innovation

We extend our impact through two specialised units that help people and organisations to solve complex problems and achieve their goals.

BIT

BIT helps clients from government, nonprofits and the private sector to improve people’s lives through our empirical problem solving and deep understanding of human behaviour.

Challenge Works

Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society.