Global alcohol action plan 2022-2030

Overview

The global alcohol action plan 2022-2030, endorsed by WHO Member States, aims to reduce the harmful use of alcohol through effective, evidence-based strategies at national, regional, and global levels. Building on the 2010 WHO Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, the plan advocates for high-impact policies, multisectoral action, enhanced health and social care system responses, raising awareness of alcohol risks, and mobilizing necessary resources. It sets specific targets for reducing alcohol consumption and improving health outcomes, with a focus on population’s health and integrating alcohol policy within broader public health agendas. The plan outlines six key areas for action: high-impact strategies and interventions, advocacy and awareness, partnership and coordination, technical support and capacity-building, knowledge production and information systems, and resource mobilization. The action plan encourages collaboration among WHO Member States, international partners, and civil society organizations.  Additionally, the plan includes proposed measures for economic operators to contribute to achieving its objectives.  The action-oriented approach of the plan is designed to foster effective governance, political commitment, and strategic interventions to protect public health and reduce alcohol-related harms globally.