UICC to present a new World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035

UICC is currently drafting a new World Cancer Declaration for 2025–2035, which will replace the current Declaration upon its expiration this year. It will be presented at the upcoming World Cancer Leaders' Summit in Melbourne, 18-20 November.

The new Declaration is built around the '5x5x5 by 2035' model: five core principles, five domains for action, and five targets for countries to achieve by 2035. It offers a flexible framework for adaptation to national contexts, aiming to reduce cancer incidence, cut premature mortality, and improve the quality of life for people living with cancer.

The Declaration is designed to reflect a global health environment that has changed significantly since the last Declaration, with new challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance, alongside rapid advances in technology, including artificial intelligence and digital health.

To ensure that the Declaration meets the needs of the global cancer community, UICC will be opening a consultation for member organisations in June. The draft version will be made available in English, French and Spanish, accompanied by structured questions to gather feedback on language, indicators and priority actions. The final Declaration will be launched at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in November.

“The consultation process enables the global cancer community to shape a Declaration that is both ambitious and realistic. By listening to the experiences and priorities of members, we can create a practical tool for advocacy and action over the next decade.”
– Sonali Johnson, Head of Knowledge, Policy and Advocacy at UICC

Since its introduction in 2008, the current World Cancer Declaration has contributed to important progress in cancer control, including more widespread national cancer control planning and improvements in cancer surveillance. Nonetheless, significant inequities in access to care and prevention remain, both between and within countries.

The new Declaration will continue to promote strengthening health systems, expanding access to innovations in care, and fostering collaboration across governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector. It is grounded in existing international guidance, with a focus on equitable and sustainable cancer control.