WCRF International, a charity established in 1982 and headquartered in the UK, leads a global network of cancer prevention charities. It funds research on how lifestyle factors influence cancer risk and survival. The organization uses its evidence-based findings to advocate for public health policies at EU and global levels. It engages with policymakers to promote cancer prevention through diet, physical activity, and weight management. Their work contributes to policy debates on obesity, nutrition, and public health, including involvement in Horizon 2020 EU projects like CO-CREATE. By providing scientific evidence and policy recommendations, WCRF International aims to reduce preventable cancers worldwide. Their advocacy targets EU legislation related to nutrition, food systems, and physical activity to foster healthier environments that can lower cancer risk. They maintain transparency through the EU register, disclosing lobbying activities, finances, and engagements with EU institutions.
