🚭 #COP11 decisions align with three key ERS priorities 🚭
Learn more about our efforts in Geneva, Switzerland, to advance global tobacco control policies: https://bit.ly/4iz1A94
📽️ Here’s Dr Filippos Filippidis on his COP11 experience . . .
#COP11 decision on Article 18 is now available:
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Brazil, Mexico and Panama presented a proposal urging Parties to consider prohibiting cigarette filters and other accessories that harm the #environment.
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An undeniable statement from #COP11: "Youth are not just targets. We are experts, advocates, and innovators driving effective tobacco control."
See the essential moments, public actions, and key encounters of COP11’s youth ambassadors in this powerful recap. #FCTCSavesLives
In our “COP11 Tobacco Decisions Explained in 1 Minute” video, we outline how governments made meaningful progress at #COP11 in Geneva last week.
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#COP11 #FCTCCOP11 #WHOFCTC #TobaccoControl
🚭 #COP11 ended with progress on pollution, liability & stronger domestic funding — but key measures on #cigarette filters & product disclosure were blocked.
📢Calls grow to hold the #tobacco industry liable for health & environmental damage.
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📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
Outside of advocates fighting for rational access to tobacco harm reduction products (vapes, nicotine pouches), no one noticed the @FCTCofficial #COP11 event.
Because they've isolated themselves, they think they can shift strategies from tobacco to nicotine.
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Können wir bitte aufhören mit der COP Verarschung?
Nutzlose Konferenzen, deren gesamtes Konzept der Einstimmigkeit das ganze Vorhaben zum Scheitern verurteilt, bitte hört auf daran teilzunehmen.
#COP #COP2 #COP3 #COP4 #COP5 #COP6 #COP7 #COP8 #COP9 #COP10 #COP11 #COP12 #COP13 #COP14 #COP15 #COP16
...nicotine industry interference tactics included direct lobbying of parties to the treaty, attempts to dominate national delegations, the use of front groups" #FTCT #COP11 #MOP4
Representative of the African region: “All we have left are 2 agenda items that have been postponed. This is a success. It is a success despite the arsenal wielded by and the interference by the tobacco industry, which has attempted to block the work of this COP11.” #FCTC #COP11 #MOP
As #COP11 concludes, we’re reminded that global health progress depends on courage, cooperation, and evidence. #FCTCSavesLives
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#indigenous #wisdom for #health & #environment at #WHOFCTC #COP11
From smoke-free laws to higher taxes, we’ve seen what works. Now let’s scale it up globally. #FCTCSavesLives #COP11
Young delegates from around the world met with Dr. Reina Roa, President of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC, to talk about how youth participation can be strengthened at #COP11 and in future meetings.
At #COP11, ERS is coordinating with partners and observing negotiations to bring strong respiratory-health evidence into discussions, from environmental protections to safeguarding future generations 🌍🚭
Learn more about ERS #tobaccocontrol activities: https://bit.ly/3AvuHIV
Protect the Environment from Tobacco Industry Interference!
More than 200 civil society organisations urge the Parties of #COP11 to adopt a strong decision that protects the #environment and #publichealth from harmful practices of the tobacco industry.
▶️ Read more in this Open Letter to #FCTCCOP11
Behind every tobacco control policy is a story of courage and persistence.
Grateful to stand with advocates worldwide at #COP11 #FCTCSavesLives
#Health and #environment must be considered together! 🍃
Read here more on "Why the #COP11 Decision on Article 18 Is Essential for Health and Environmental Policy Coherence"
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Orchid Award for Brazil For proposing and championing the Smoke-Free UN decision and reaffirming its commitment to the WHO FCTC by proposing key draft decisions. Despite being the world’s largest tobacco exporter, it has showcased its role as a regional leader, fostering collaboration and advancing global tobacco control.
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Brazil gained an orchid in the newest GATC #COP11 bulletin
Today at #COP11 Parties are discussing again the environmental impact of tobacco products: 🔽
#FCTC_Art_18 #Environment
@ash.org @ctfkglobal.bsky.social @nonsmoking.bsky.social
Wir sind leider zum Klimafußabdruck der Zigarettenindustrie nicht mehr gekommen. Das große Umweltproblem der Filter ist Teil eines noch größeren Problems, wie ein Blick in die ganze #Lieferkette zeigt.
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#WHOFCTC #COP11 #FCTC_Art_18
#Klima #Umwelt #Tabakindustrie
Auf der #COP11 geht es nicht nur um Gesundheit sondern auch um die #Umwelt, die in der Tabakrahmenkonvention in Artikel 18 steckt.
Dazu gab gestern Unfairtobacco Projektleiterin Sonja von Eichborn ein Interview auf Deutschlandfunk Kultur. Jetzt reinhören! 🔽
#WHOFCTC #FCTC_Art_18
#BigTobacco is a multi-tentacled monster, fueling death and destruction—unfurling its tentacles to block lifesaving policy globally, including at the #COP11 talks.
Demand governments #KickBigTobaccoOut and #MakeBigTobaccoPay: www.makebigtobaccopay.org.
📹: Philippe Audi-Dor
🐙: Collectif Escarmouche
Youth aren’t just the future, they’re the present too.
At #COP11 today, young advocates met with Dr. Etienne Krug, Director of the Department for Social Determinants of Health at @WHO, to discuss the essential role of youth engagement in advancing tobacco control around the world.
The global tobacco industry is watching #COP11 closely. Why? Because strong decisions here mean lower profits for them -- and more lives saved. #FCTCSavesLives
@ctfkglobal.bsky.social's Global Young Ambassador Cecilia Lubanga (Kenya) shares why this moment matters for everyone who deserves health over tobacco industry profits. #COP11 #FCTCSavesLives
At #COP11 in Geneva -- the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control -- delegates, experts, and advocates are working to strengthen global protections against addiction and tobacco industry interference.
The strongest voices urging governments to take action for tobacco control will come from you—young tobacco control advocates-Acting Head WHO FCTC Secretariat, Mr. Andrew Black.
The Acting Head met with the young tobacco control advocates @ #COP11 @ctfkglobal.bsky.social @whoyouthcouncil.bsky.social
Today at #COP11 the FCTC Secretariat met with youth delegates from around the world to listen to their experiences and learn about their priorities in tobacco control.
These young advocates called for meaningful involvement in the decisions that will shape their future.
