— Insights from Gary Gillespie, Director and Chief Economic Advisor to the Scottish Government In an interview with Iceland’s le ading daily newspaper, Morgunblaðið , and its online platform mbl.is , Gary Gillespie said countries participating in the Wellbeing Economy Forum each have their focus areas and issues to address. Gary Gillespie, Director and Scotthish Government Chief Economic Adviser. Gary was a member of the Wellbeing Economy Forum’s Advisory Board 2025. The t

We are pleased to announce that UNESCO will be a co-host for the Icelandic Wellbeing Economy Forum this week in Iceland. As a global leader in promoting peace, cultural understanding, and sustainable development, UNESCO’s involvement will significantly enrich the discussions surrounding a more inclusive and equitable wellbeing economy. Gustavo Merino, Director for Social Policies at UNESCO , will be chairing Plenary III on "Well-Being is Smart Economics" from 11:00 - 12:00,

By Elín Hirst Carl Sagan the famous astronomer and science writer And The Pale Blue Dot, as Carl Sagan called Earth, was first seen from 6 million kilometers away in 1990. “The connection between Earth Day and the Wellbeing Economy is rooted in a shared vision; of prioritising the health and future of the Earth and the people who live on it,” writes Elín Hirst on the occasion of Earth Day , which was April 22, and the Wellbeing Economy Forum in Harpa, May 8-9, 2025. Our E

Co-hosted by the OECD at the Wellbeing Economy Forum 2025 We are proud to welcome the OECD as a co-host of one of this year’s key sessions at the Wellbeing Economy Forum 2025 in Reykjavík: "Boosting connectedness and reducing loneliness for individual, community and societal wellbeing." The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is a forum and knowledge hub for data, analysis and best practices in public policy. This important discussion will explore h

Today, Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, is Earth Day. This year´s E arth Day theme is: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET. The connection between Earth Day and the Wellbeing Economy is rooted in a shared vision: prioritising the health of the planet and the people who live on it. Earth Day poster 2025, by artist Alexis Rockman, marking the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Here’s how they align: 🌍 Earth Day Earth Day , celebrated every April 22nd, raises awareness about environmental issues

Europe is facing urgent public health challenges due to a rising rate of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. More than 75% of individuals are at risk of developing NCDs. In response to this crisis, the Joint Action Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (JA PreventNCD) project was launched in 2024. Co-funded by the EU, this initiative brings together 25 European countries to reduce the burden of NCDs by addressing their ro

We are pleased to announce that EuroHealthNet will be one of the Co-Hosts of the Wellbeing Economy Forum 2025, taking place in Reykjavík, Iceland, on May 8–9. For over twenty years, EuroHealthNet has played a pivotal role in advancing health, social equity, and wellbeing across Europe. Based in Brussels, this partnership brings together over 80 organisations, including national and regional public health institutes, authorities, and research bodies, working collectively to re