Response from WHO

In response to the urgent need to address physical
inactivity levels worldwide, WHO developed the Global action plan on
physical activity 2018–2030 (GAPPA): more active people for a healthier world.

WHO supports countries and stakeholders to implement
the recommended actions by:

Setting
global policy and guidelines, underpinned by latest evidence and
consensus, which are developed to help countries develop appropriate
policies, investment cases and financing mechanisms to increase levels of
physical activity among all populations.

Providing
global tools and resources including toolkits and training packages
to promote key activities, such as walking and cycling; integrating
physical activity into primary health care; and innovations using digital
platforms to help change behaviours. Capacity building is supported
with WHO Academy courses, workshops and other knowledge exchange
activities.

Coordinating
and collaborating across sectors including sports, transport,
education and environment sectors to provide safe places and opportunities
for physical activity for everyone and to inform the development of norms
and policy that amplify key messages.

Monitoring
global progress on implementation of the Global action plan on
physical activity through the Global status report,
and levels of physical inactivity through instruments such
as Global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) and
the Global school-based student health survey (GSHS).

WHO reports to the World Health Assembly on the global
progress to increase physical activity by 15% by 2030, and GAPPA milestones of
2026 and 2030.