Advocating for effective alcohol policies
GAPA is a network of non-governmental organisations and people working in public health. Our goal is to reduce alcohol-related harm worldwide by promoting science-based policies independent of commercial interests.
GAPC 2026 to be held in Rio de Janeiro
GAPA is happy to inform that the 8th Global Alcohol Policy Conference – GAPC 2026 – will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 8-10 April 2026. Keep the dates and see the GAPC 2026 website for detailed information about the programme outline, call for abstracts, and information about participation, venue, opportunities for side events and more.
Update
UN Political Declaration on NCDs – What it means for alcohol policy
The United Nations General Assembly has formally adopted the Political Declaration of the High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health on 15 December 2025. The Global Alcohol Policy Alliance (GAPA), welcomes this development and calls for urgent action in response. The Declaration makes only limited reference to alcohol, but it does point to increasing taxes on tobacco and alcohol and encourages use of the key international instruments for alcohol control.
Update
WHO Western Pacific Region endorses alcohol control resolution
“Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of death and disability, with a rising burden in some Western Pacific countries, disproportionally affecting young people.” This was the starting point when the World Health Organisation (WHO), Western Pacific Region (WPR) discussed alcohol control and adopted a resolution at its Regional Committee Meeting 20-25 October 2025. The Asia Pacific Alcohol Policy Alliance and the South-East Asia Alcohol Policy Alliance have issued a joint statement.
Policy position
Global Plan of Action for the Health of Indigenous Peoples
GAPA has provided feedback on the first draft of the WHO Global Plan of Action for the Health of Indigenous Peoples, 05 September 2025. This feedback has been based on the GAPA Interim policy statement in support of Indigenous-led aspirations for effective alcohol policy.
Update
Indigenous People’s policy position on alcohol harm
Working together with the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) Indigenous Working Group, GAPA has contributed to the first ever International Indigenous policy position on alcohol harm. The policy document was launched at a side event to the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 24th May.
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