This slide set provides an overview of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It defines COPD as a common lung disease characterized by airflow limitation caused by exposure to noxious particles or gases. The slide set outlines the GOLD board of directors and science committee, lists national leaders, and describes the objectives, evidence levels, and chapters covered in the 2017 GOLD report on defining, diagnosing, preventing, and managing COPD.