Africa: Reflections on Good COP 2.0 – A Human Story

Africa: Reflections on Good COP 2.0 – A Human Story

They came, and they saw, and they ‘conquered.’ The message was loud and clear: ignore Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) science, and millions of smokers will face preventable premature death. Good COP 2.0 was organised from 17 to 21 November, 2025 in Geneva concurrently with COP11 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Independent…

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Africa: Reflections on Good COP 2.0 – A Human Story

Africa: Closed Doors at COP FCTC – Public Trust at Risk

As the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) on the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) convenes in Geneva, critics warn that secretive proceedings are eroding public trust in global tobacco policy. Most sessions are closed to independent scientists, journalists, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) advocates, and anyone suspected of having links with…

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Africa: Reflections on Good COP 2.0 – A Human Story

Africa: Why Excluding Scientists and Industry Voices at COP Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa

The Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) discourse in Africa has suffered major setbacks over the years due to persistent misinformation about nicotine, which continues to cloud public understanding. At the click of a button or tap of a smartphone screen, unverified health rumours can spread within seconds. Amid polarised policy debates and the absence of scientific…

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