Tobacco farming threatens food security: myth or truth?

Overview

COP10 side event Dialogues to advance in the implementation of Articles 17 and 18 of the WHO FCTC

This side event will focus on the implementation of WHO FCTC Articles 17 and 18. Parties shared their experiences in supporting tobacco farmers and facilitating their transition to sustainable alternative livelihoods. Additionally, this session underscored the environmental impacts stemming from the tobacco supply chain, encompassing the harm caused by the final disposal of tobacco products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). Participants were encouraged to contemplate the crucial significance of implementing both articles.