This CAG, established in 2022, focuses on addressing the evolving public health challenges in the Western world, particularly the rise in non-communicable lifestyle-related diseases and growing health inequalities. The Ottawa Charter's influence in guiding health promotion goals is acknowledged, but the need to integrate knowledge across its five action areas is emphasized. The importance of linking clinical health services and public health approaches is highlighted to better understand and protect health at various levels. The CAG aims to bridge the gap between clinical health services and local community public health work, focusing on implementing sustainable public health initiatives and policies.

The primary objective is to provide critical knowledge to enhance the implementation of such initiatives, reduce health inequalities, and promote health and health equity. The CAG will employ a setting approach to attain synergistic effects from activities in multiple settings, creating opportunities for empowerment and capacity building. Special attention will be given to involving vulnerable population groups. The use of The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) will ensure shared values and language across settings.

The CAG's intermediate objectives include creating opportunities for empowerment, identifying facilitators and barriers for user involvement, implementing and evaluating coordinated interventions, and informing policy development. The project involves multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration, comprising expertise in various fields such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, audiology, anthropology, public health, and health economics.

The management structure involves a CAG Management Group, Coordinator, and Advisory Board to ensure effective decision-making, coordination, and advisory input. The CAG aims to be innovative, effective, and multidisciplinary, representing a systematic approach to addressing health challenges. The project aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly goals 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, and 17, by targeting health determinants and bridging the gap between health services and community public health. The CAG emphasizes user involvement at various levels, including inhabitants, administrations, healthcare services, politicians, NGOs, and enterprises. 

External funding opportunities, including those from the Research Council of Norway and the EU, will be explored to support the CAG goals. Overall, the CAG aims to contribute to sustainable health, reduce health inequalities, and align with national and international health strategies.

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