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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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Building the case for action on obesity

Building the case for action on obesity

About this area of focus

We are using research, advocacy and partnerships to champion the case for obesity policy, demonstrating that obesity is not an individual issue, but a systemic problem that requires urgent policy action.

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Projects and case studies

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

Improving diets to halve obesity across Britain

Toolkits, research and explainers

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

The economic and productivity costs of obesity and excess weight in the UK

Commentary and features

Expert opinion and thought-provoking editorial

Improving diets to halve obesity across Britain

Events and talks

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

Catch-up event: How to fix our broken food system

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.