Delivering the Global Alcohol Action Plan: Independent Monitoring of Progress and Industry Interference

Delivering the Global Alcohol Action Plan: Independent Monitoring of Progress and Industry Interference

Assessing where countries stand – and what stands in the way through the Civil Society Shadow Report and Alcohol Industry Interference Index

Date

December 17, 2025

Time

• 8.00 – 9.00 am CET, and
• 3.00 – 4.00 pm CET

Registration

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Background

With the WHO Global Alcohol Action Plan (GAAP) 2022–2030 countries have committed to achieving a
20% relative reduction in alcohol consumption by 2030
and scaling up the SAFER alcohol policy package. With three years already elapsed, global alcohol policy progress remains elusive. Many countries still lack effective implementation, while industry interference accelerates and continues to dilute, delay, and derail evidence-based solutions.

Independent monitoring is essential to close the implementation gap.

To fill this global accountability gap, Movendi International with the support of civil society partners has produced two new and complementary monitoring tools:

1. The Civil Society Shadow Report on GAAP Implementation

A first global civil society-led assessment of national progress, highlighting where countries are advancing, where they are stagnating, and where action is urgently needed.

2. The Pilot Alcohol Industry Interference Index

A groundbreaking global analysis documenting how alcohol industry actions dilute, delay, and derail the adoption of WHO-recommended alcohol policy solutions.

Together, these independent insights help identify what is needed to
deliver the Global Alcohol Action Plan
,
close the implementation gap
, and
achieve the 20% reduction target to unlock progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Purpose of the Event

This event launches both monitoring tools and convenes global stakeholders to discuss the implications for accelerating action. By presenting global, regional, and national evidence and documenting concrete cases of alcohol industry interference and general patterns, the event strengthens accountability and reinforces the urgency of implementing effective alcohol policies focused on health and development promotion.

Objectives

1. Present independent civil society evidence on GAAP implementation through the Shadow Report.
2. Introduce the Alcohol Industry Interference Index , exposing structural commercial barriers hindering progress.
3. Link findings to the GAAP 20% reduction goal , emphasizing the scale of the implementation gap.
4. Strengthen the global accountability ecosystem by showcasing how civil society monitoring complements WHO mechanisms.
5. Catalyse advocacy momentum for accelerated and elevated, interference-free implementation of evidence-based alcohol policy solutions.

Proposed Agenda (per regional webinar)

Opening (5 minutes)

–
Kristina Šperková
, Movendi International

The big picture of social participation in alcohol policy making and overcoming alcohol industry interference.

Presentation of Main Findings (10 minutes)

–
Angélica María Claro Gálvez & Maik Dünnbier

Top-line insights from the Shadow Report + introduction to the Alcohol Industry Interference Index.

Global Policy Framing (10 minutes)

– WHO Headquarters representative (TBC)

Connecting findings to the Global Alcohol Action Plan and the 20% reduction target.

Regional Perspectives (20–30 minutes)

– WHO Regional Office representative (TBC)

– Civil society respondents (TBC)

How progress and interference manifest regionally and nationally; priority actions to accelerate implementation.

Q&A (10–15 minutes)

Interactive discussion with participants.

Closing (5 minutes)

Clear pathways for alcohol policy acceleration with the support of social participation.

Expected Outcomes

• Elevated understanding of where countries stand on GAAP implementation.
• Clear identification of what stands in the way , including patterns of alcohol industry interference.
• Stronger political and civil society momentum to close the implementation gap .
• Increased recognition of the need for social participation in alcohol policy initiatives to achieve the 20% reduction goal.
• Reinforced collaboration between civil society, governments, and WHO and other UN partners

Format (TBD)

Two regional sessions (Americas/Africa/Europe and Southeast Asia/ Western Pacific), each anchored in regional findings and perspectives.