Professor Tolu Oni, Director, GDAR Network As GDARSpaces comes to a close after eight years of collaborative research, I find myself reflecting on what this journey has meant, for the consortium, for our partners, and for me personally. When we began in 2017, the Global Diet and Activity Research (GDAR) Network started with a simple … Continue reading GDAR reflections
Eight years of GDAR Research
This report summarises the key findings, messages, and lessons learned by the GlobalDiet and Activity Research (GDAR) Network. Since 2017, we have been producing and synthesising evidence on the sustainable prevention of non-communicable diseases through the creation of built and food environments that support optimal physical activity and diet across Global South cities. This report … Continue reading Eight years of GDAR Research
Third Kisumu stakeholder consultation
Brian Otieno writes about the third stakeholder consultation in Kisumu. This blog post was originally published in The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Bulletin (Issue 155, p. 10) “When you send away the CHAMA member from your house, you may be in trouble because even the bed you sleep on might have been bought by … Continue reading Third Kisumu stakeholder consultation
Tackling Syndemic in Diet and Activity Behaviour in Climate Change Hazards Policies in Lagos, Nigeria
Professor Vide Adedayo represented GDAR at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geography (CAG), hosted by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada between 20th to 23rd May, 2025. The theme of the conference was ‘Confluence", a metaphor for the intersections and interconnections that underpin geography as disciplines. GDAR participation included a presentation from … Continue reading Tackling Syndemic in Diet and Activity Behaviour in Climate Change Hazards Policies in Lagos, Nigeria
Take care of the environment, take care of the people, take care of the future
2025 International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) conference In June 2025, the GDAR team joined the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) conference in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. With a strong presence from the GDAR network, the conference was an opportunity to share our work, connect with others in … Continue reading Take care of the environment, take care of the people, take care of the future
Climate events, health, and community resilience in the Global South: A multi-site participatory study and the Belo Horizonte, Brazil case
As climate change accelerates, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe around the world. In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, seasonal rains often lead to devastating floods, landslides, and inundations—events that not only cause significant damage to infrastructure and property but also pose serious threats to public health and social well-being. These disasters don’t just … Continue reading Climate events, health, and community resilience in the Global South: A multi-site participatory study and the Belo Horizonte, Brazil case
The challenges of diet and activity
International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods Between April 27 and 30, Gospel Ikpotokin-Ab, GDAR and University of Cambridge MPhil student, attended the International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods in Toronto, Canada. The conference brought together diet and physical activity scientists and practitioners from around the world to share research, deliberate, and give forecasts … Continue reading The challenges of diet and activity
Urban Health in Africa
Several GDAR researchers have contributed to a new book on Urban Health in Africa, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Editors Elaine O. Nsoesie and Blessing U. Mberu bring together a diverse group of scholars to explore the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health and prosperity of Africans. Through compelling case studies, contributors … Continue reading Urban Health in Africa
GDAR IS …
The Global Diet and Activity Research (GDAR) network is a transdisciplinary global health research network formed in 2017. But what does that mean? To celebrate our researchers and their work watch our 'GDAR IS ...', and follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISFxaVbkVys
The Lancet Countdown’s Inaugural Report on Health and Climate Change for Small Island States
The Lancet Countdown’s Inaugural Report on Health and Climate Change for Small Island States has been published. Led by GDAR’s very own Dr Georgiana Gordon-Strachan, Director of the Tropical Metabolism Research Unit at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR), University of the West Indies. This report expands on the global Lancet Countdown 2023 and … Continue reading The Lancet Countdown’s Inaugural Report on Health and Climate Change for Small Island States