SEAPAC 2025 and the Healthy Active Meeting Policy: Advancing Conferences Toward Well-being and Sustainability

SEAPAC 2025 has officially adopted the Healthy Active Meeting approach as a core policy for its conference, recognizing the urgent need to address sedentary behavior and the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Southeast Asia. These health issues present long-term challenges not only for public health systems but also for the overall well-being and productivity of populations in the region.

Healthy Active Meeting is more than just a behavioral health concept

it represents a strategic redesign of the meeting environment to promote regular physical movement. Participants are encouraged to change postures, stand during sessions, or use standing desks provided throughout the venue. This approach aims to reduce physical fatigue, enhance concentration, and foster more active and engaged participation.

Beyond promoting movement, the Healthy Active Meeting policy also reflects a broader commitment to health and environmental sustainability. Key elements of this approach include:

  • A smoke-free and alcohol-free meeting environment

  • Provision of nutritious food and beverages

  • Selection of venues accessible via public transportation

  • Reduction of paper use and unnecessary materials

Beyond promoting movement, the Healthy Active Meeting policy also reflects a broader commitment to health and environmental sustainability. Key elements of this approach include:

  • A smoke-free and alcohol-free meeting environment

  • Provision of nutritious food and beverages

  • Selection of venues accessible via public transportation

  • Reduction of paper use and unnecessary materials

By implementing Healthy Active Meeting as an official policy, SEAPAC 2025 is not merely sending a symbolic message—it is setting a practical example. This initiative positions the format of the meeting itself as a tool for advancing sustainable health policy, serving as a model that can be adapted by other conferences, institutions, and governments across the region.

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