WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Articles 17&18 -FIOCRUZ
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The Center for Studies on Tobacco and Health (CETAB) serves as the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Articles 17 and 18.
The entire tobacco production chain harms the environment.
Tobacco farmers need alternatives ⬇️
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The entire tobacco production chain harms the environment.
Tobacco farmers need alternatives ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/fctc.tobacco.environment
#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.
Although the proposed ban did not reach consensus, +
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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.
Although the proposed ban did not reach consensus, +
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#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.
Although the proposed ban did not reach consensus, +
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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.
Although the proposed ban did not reach consensus, +
Filters don’t protect smokers — and they create one of the world’s largest sources of plastic pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Filters don’t protect smokers — and they create one of the world’s largest sources of plastic pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
At COP11, Parties are examining policy options to address tobacco-related waste and the role of filters in sustaining both smoking and pollution.
🌍 Almost 700M people — 8.2% of the world — face hunger.
Yet in many countries, fertile land still grows tobacco instead of food.
🎯 Article 17 of the WHO FCTC calls on governments to support economically viable alternatives for tobacco growers and workers.
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Yet in many countries, fertile land still grows tobacco instead of food.
🎯 Article 17 of the WHO FCTC calls on governments to support economically viable alternatives for tobacco growers and workers.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🌍 Almost 700M people — 8.2% of the world — face hunger.
Yet in many countries, fertile land still grows tobacco instead of food.
🎯 Article 17 of the WHO FCTC calls on governments to support economically viable alternatives for tobacco growers and workers.
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Yet in many countries, fertile land still grows tobacco instead of food.
🎯 Article 17 of the WHO FCTC calls on governments to support economically viable alternatives for tobacco growers and workers.
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🚨 In Brazil, the tobacco and vape industries are linking vape legalization to job creation in rural areas — but the numbers don’t add up.
A new investigation by O Joio e O Trigo, a Brazilian news platform covering major industries, explains why.
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A new investigation by O Joio e O Trigo, a Brazilian news platform covering major industries, explains why.
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@whofctc.bsky.social @unfairtobacco.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🚨 In Brazil, the tobacco and vape industries are linking vape legalization to job creation in rural areas — but the numbers don’t add up.
A new investigation by O Joio e O Trigo, a Brazilian news platform covering major industries, explains why.
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@whofctc.bsky.social @unfairtobacco.bsky.social
A new investigation by O Joio e O Trigo, a Brazilian news platform covering major industries, explains why.
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@whofctc.bsky.social @unfairtobacco.bsky.social
After 11 days of talks in Geneva, countries were once again unable to reach an agreement on a Global #PlasticsTreaty.
Delegates remain deadlocked over issues that have stalled progress for years:
Delegates remain deadlocked over issues that have stalled progress for years:
August 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
After 11 days of talks in Geneva, countries were once again unable to reach an agreement on a Global #PlasticsTreaty.
Delegates remain deadlocked over issues that have stalled progress for years:
Delegates remain deadlocked over issues that have stalled progress for years:
Wow.💥
1 million used cigarette butts, packed into plastic bottles, now stand in front of the Palais des Nations in Geneva – where negotiators are meeting for the UN Plastics Treaty.
The image was shared by @ash.org on their website.
Photo by Morgan Cox.
1 million used cigarette butts, packed into plastic bottles, now stand in front of the Palais des Nations in Geneva – where negotiators are meeting for the UN Plastics Treaty.
The image was shared by @ash.org on their website.
Photo by Morgan Cox.
August 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Wow.💥
1 million used cigarette butts, packed into plastic bottles, now stand in front of the Palais des Nations in Geneva – where negotiators are meeting for the UN Plastics Treaty.
The image was shared by @ash.org on their website.
Photo by Morgan Cox.
1 million used cigarette butts, packed into plastic bottles, now stand in front of the Palais des Nations in Geneva – where negotiators are meeting for the UN Plastics Treaty.
The image was shared by @ash.org on their website.
Photo by Morgan Cox.
The latest round of UN #PlasticsTreaty talks has started in Geneva, but there are key issues with the draft text:
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@whofctc.bsky.social @unfairtobacco.bsky.social @ash.org @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social
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@whofctc.bsky.social @unfairtobacco.bsky.social @ash.org @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The latest round of UN #PlasticsTreaty talks has started in Geneva, but there are key issues with the draft text:
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@whofctc.bsky.social @unfairtobacco.bsky.social @ash.org @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social
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@whofctc.bsky.social @unfairtobacco.bsky.social @ash.org @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social
Experts stress that the Global #PlasticsTreaty must include a BAN on cigarette filters to reduce plastic pollution and protect our oceans.
The next round of negotiations begins this August in Geneva.
Learn more: extranet.who.int/fctcapps/sit...
#WHOFCTC #FCTC_Art_18
#INC5_2
#CigaretteButts
The next round of negotiations begins this August in Geneva.
Learn more: extranet.who.int/fctcapps/sit...
#WHOFCTC #FCTC_Art_18
#INC5_2
#CigaretteButts
July 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Experts stress that the Global #PlasticsTreaty must include a BAN on cigarette filters to reduce plastic pollution and protect our oceans.
The next round of negotiations begins this August in Geneva.
Learn more: extranet.who.int/fctcapps/sit...
#WHOFCTC #FCTC_Art_18
#INC5_2
#CigaretteButts
The next round of negotiations begins this August in Geneva.
Learn more: extranet.who.int/fctcapps/sit...
#WHOFCTC #FCTC_Art_18
#INC5_2
#CigaretteButts
BAT Bangladesh has been ordered to vacate its head office and factory in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The Supreme Court rejected the company’s appeal to extend its land lease.
The Bangladesh Environment Movement had long called for the plant’s removal due to its impacts.
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The Bangladesh Environment Movement had long called for the plant’s removal due to its impacts.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
BAT Bangladesh has been ordered to vacate its head office and factory in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The Supreme Court rejected the company’s appeal to extend its land lease.
The Bangladesh Environment Movement had long called for the plant’s removal due to its impacts.
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The Bangladesh Environment Movement had long called for the plant’s removal due to its impacts.
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Learn more:
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#WHOFCTC #FCTC_Art_17
#notobacco #bidi #beedi #HumanRights #alternativelivelihoods
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#WHOFCTC #FCTC_Art_17
#notobacco #bidi #beedi #HumanRights #alternativelivelihoods
May 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In India, 4.5 million people work in the production of bidis – hand-rolled cigarettes made of loose tobacco wrapped in dry leaves.
A large portion of this work is carried out by women and children; bidi manufacturing is highly labor-intensive and poses health risks. 🧵
A large portion of this work is carried out by women and children; bidi manufacturing is highly labor-intensive and poses health risks. 🧵
May 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In India, 4.5 million people work in the production of bidis – hand-rolled cigarettes made of loose tobacco wrapped in dry leaves.
A large portion of this work is carried out by women and children; bidi manufacturing is highly labor-intensive and poses health risks. 🧵
A large portion of this work is carried out by women and children; bidi manufacturing is highly labor-intensive and poses health risks. 🧵
Microplastics have gained increasing attention from researchers, but their pollution and health impacts are rarely linked to the #TobaccoIndustry – often limited to mentions of discarded cigarette filters. 🚬
In this report, our colleague Milena Maciel highlights how microplastics are...+
In this report, our colleague Milena Maciel highlights how microplastics are...+
May 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Microplastics have gained increasing attention from researchers, but their pollution and health impacts are rarely linked to the #TobaccoIndustry – often limited to mentions of discarded cigarette filters. 🚬
In this report, our colleague Milena Maciel highlights how microplastics are...+
In this report, our colleague Milena Maciel highlights how microplastics are...+
Indonesia is one of the world’s top #tobacco leaf producers.
A recent study explored how tobacco production affected the agricultural economy in Lampung — a province where tobacco is commonly grown — between 2016 and 2022.
Here’s what it found: 🧵
A recent study explored how tobacco production affected the agricultural economy in Lampung — a province where tobacco is commonly grown — between 2016 and 2022.
Here’s what it found: 🧵
April 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Indonesia is one of the world’s top #tobacco leaf producers.
A recent study explored how tobacco production affected the agricultural economy in Lampung — a province where tobacco is commonly grown — between 2016 and 2022.
Here’s what it found: 🧵
A recent study explored how tobacco production affected the agricultural economy in Lampung — a province where tobacco is commonly grown — between 2016 and 2022.
Here’s what it found: 🧵
Tobacco farmers are exposed to health issues such as Green Tobacco Sickness and pesticide poisoning. Child labor also remains widespread in tobacco-growing regions, exposing children to the same risks as adults.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tobacco farmers are exposed to health issues such as Green Tobacco Sickness and pesticide poisoning. Child labor also remains widespread in tobacco-growing regions, exposing children to the same risks as adults.
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It’s the 20th anniversary of the WHO FCTC!
As the first global public health treaty under @WHO, the WHO FCTC unites 183 Parties to combat the global tobacco epidemic.
Over two decades, it has kept tobacco control on the global agenda, fostered cooperation, and guided national action.
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As the first global public health treaty under @WHO, the WHO FCTC unites 183 Parties to combat the global tobacco epidemic.
Over two decades, it has kept tobacco control on the global agenda, fostered cooperation, and guided national action.
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February 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It’s the 20th anniversary of the WHO FCTC!
As the first global public health treaty under @WHO, the WHO FCTC unites 183 Parties to combat the global tobacco epidemic.
Over two decades, it has kept tobacco control on the global agenda, fostered cooperation, and guided national action.
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As the first global public health treaty under @WHO, the WHO FCTC unites 183 Parties to combat the global tobacco epidemic.
Over two decades, it has kept tobacco control on the global agenda, fostered cooperation, and guided national action.
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📢BREAKING: Brazilian Justice fails to resolve farmer’s case against multinational tobacco company.
“I hope to find this so-called Justice one day. It’s not fair that this burden is mine alone", says Lidia do Prado, who has been fighting Alliance One since 2015. +
“I hope to find this so-called Justice one day. It’s not fair that this burden is mine alone", says Lidia do Prado, who has been fighting Alliance One since 2015. +
February 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
📢BREAKING: Brazilian Justice fails to resolve farmer’s case against multinational tobacco company.
“I hope to find this so-called Justice one day. It’s not fair that this burden is mine alone", says Lidia do Prado, who has been fighting Alliance One since 2015. +
“I hope to find this so-called Justice one day. It’s not fair that this burden is mine alone", says Lidia do Prado, who has been fighting Alliance One since 2015. +
🧵E-cigarettes are hazardous waste, and disposing of them in regular trash or regular recycling is dangerous.
A recent study in the USA surveyed over 1,000 adolescents and young adults that used disposables: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
It found that:
A recent study in the USA surveyed over 1,000 adolescents and young adults that used disposables: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
It found that:
December 19, 2024 at 3:45 PM
🧵E-cigarettes are hazardous waste, and disposing of them in regular trash or regular recycling is dangerous.
A recent study in the USA surveyed over 1,000 adolescents and young adults that used disposables: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
It found that:
A recent study in the USA surveyed over 1,000 adolescents and young adults that used disposables: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
It found that:
Crop diversification in tobacco-growing areas can play an important role in curbing biodiversity loss.
A new report by Germano Pollnow, a researcher at CETAB and a member of our Knowledge Hub, outlines a project in a southern Brazilian city focused on sustainable diversification. 🧵
📸 Sam Fentress
A new report by Germano Pollnow, a researcher at CETAB and a member of our Knowledge Hub, outlines a project in a southern Brazilian city focused on sustainable diversification. 🧵
📸 Sam Fentress
December 18, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Crop diversification in tobacco-growing areas can play an important role in curbing biodiversity loss.
A new report by Germano Pollnow, a researcher at CETAB and a member of our Knowledge Hub, outlines a project in a southern Brazilian city focused on sustainable diversification. 🧵
📸 Sam Fentress
A new report by Germano Pollnow, a researcher at CETAB and a member of our Knowledge Hub, outlines a project in a southern Brazilian city focused on sustainable diversification. 🧵
📸 Sam Fentress
76 years ago, on December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of #HumanRights, setting out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
⚠️The tobacco industry violates many of them, including within its production chain:
⚠️The tobacco industry violates many of them, including within its production chain:
December 10, 2024 at 6:28 PM
76 years ago, on December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of #HumanRights, setting out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
⚠️The tobacco industry violates many of them, including within its production chain:
⚠️The tobacco industry violates many of them, including within its production chain:
Many people oppose banning filtered cigarettes, thinking they make smoking safer.
The truth: They don’t.
🔎 Based on data from the 2022 International #Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey, researchers examined opposition to banning filtered cigarettes, 🔻
The truth: They don’t.
🔎 Based on data from the 2022 International #Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey, researchers examined opposition to banning filtered cigarettes, 🔻
December 4, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Many people oppose banning filtered cigarettes, thinking they make smoking safer.
The truth: They don’t.
🔎 Based on data from the 2022 International #Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey, researchers examined opposition to banning filtered cigarettes, 🔻
The truth: They don’t.
🔎 Based on data from the 2022 International #Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey, researchers examined opposition to banning filtered cigarettes, 🔻