WHO FCTC

19/12/2025

Dear friends,

As 2025 comes to an end, we wish to send our compliments from the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control (WHO FCTC).

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the WHO FCTC coming into force this year. We appreciate you celebrating this major landmark for public health and sustainable development with us.
Read more: https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/events/20th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force-of-the-who-framework-convention-on-to***co-control

To end the global to***co epidemic, we look forward to supporting all Parties to implement the WHO FCTC and the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products in 2026 and beyond.

We wish you and your families the very best for the upcoming year.

Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control

10/12/2025

The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC is delighted to be attending the seventh session of the United Nations United Nations Environment Assembly for the first time - a true testament to our commitment to strengthen relations and maximize synergies with the environment sector and UN Environment Programme 💚

This engagement comes on the heels of a major step by the Conference of the Parties : Decision FCTC/COP11(10) on the implementation of Article 18, which reinforces Parties’ commitment to addressing the environmental harms caused by to***co across its entire life cycle — from cultivation to waste. 🚭🌱

The decision (FCTC/COP11(10)) calls for:

✔️ Stronger evidence and research on to***co’s environmental impacts

✔️ Better waste management and regulatory options for to***co and ni****ne products

✔️ Protection of environmental policies from to***co industry interference

✔️ Enhanced multisectoral collaboration and alignment with global environmental agreements

Together, these efforts bring us closer to a world where both people and the planet are protected from the harms of to***co. 💙 🌏 🌎 🌍

🔗 Read the full COP11 decision here:

https://fctc.who.int/resources/cop-decisions/i/cop-11/fctc-cop11(10)-implementation-of-article-18-of-the-who-fctc

10/12/2025

The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC is delighted to be attending the seventh session of the United Nations United Nations Environment Assembly for the first time - a true testament to our commitment to strengthen relations and maximize synergies with the environment sector and UN Environment Programme 💚

This engagement comes on the heels of a major step by the Conference of the Parties : Decision FCTC/COP11(10) on the implementation of Article 18, which reinforces Parties’ commitment to addressing the environmental harms caused by to***co across its entire life cycle — from cultivation to waste. 🚭🌱

The decision (FCTC/COP11(10)) calls for:
✔️ Stronger evidence and research on to***co’s environmental impacts
✔️ Better waste management and regulatory options for to***co and ni****ne products
✔️ Protection of environmental policies from to***co industry interference
✔️ Enhanced multisectoral collaboration and alignment with global environmental agreements

Together, these efforts bring us closer to a world where both people and the planet are protected from the harms of to***co. 💙 🌏 🌎 🌍

🔗 Read the full COP11 decision here:

https://fctc.who.int/resources/cop-decisions/i/cop-11/fctc-cop11(10)-implementation-of-article-18-of-the-who-fctc

05/12/2025

We welcome Yemen to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products family. 🎉

With 72 Parties, we are taking another important step forward.

By eliminating illicit trade, we help build a world where development is inclusive, resources serve the common good, and no one is left behind. 🌟

https://fctc.who.int/protocol

01/12/2025

It's , and it's crucial to highlight the intersection of and to***co use.

Did you know? The excess mortality rate among smokers living with is, on average, three times higher than that of the general population. If to***co use is fully avoided, overall mortality could be reduced by up to one-quarter.

Implementing the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control is key to addressing both and . 🚭 Evidence-based policies under this framework can integrate to***co cessation services into existing HIV care, ultimately saving lives and helping governments move closer to the goal of .



Learn more

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01/12/2025

As December begins, we suddenly realize that 2026 is almost upon us—and with it, a moment to pause and celebrate the life of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control.

This year marks 20 years 🎉 of the world’s first public health treaty, a landmark instrument that has changed the trajectory of the global to***co epidemic and helped save millions of lives ❤️‍🩹.

Over these two decades, we have celebrated countless achievements and collected powerful memories:
• The steady global decline in to***co use 📉 since the treaty entered into force.
• The adoption and implementation of life-saving measures—smoke-free environments 🚭, large pictorial warnings 📦⚠️, plain packaging, and strengthened cessation support 🙌.
• The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade helping countries secure the supply chain and recover lost revenues 🔐💼.
• Growing global recognition of the need to protect health policy from industry interference 🛡️.
• The indispensable work of civil society 🤝, whose advocacy and expertise continue to drive progress.
• The expansion of WHO FCTC Knowledge Hubs 🌍, supporting Parties with technical expertise.
• Closer alignment between to***co control and sustainable development 🌱, recognizing to***co control as a driver of health, equity and economic growth.
• The growing momentum towards a to***co-free future ✨, with many Parties aiming for under 5% prevalence.
As we reflect on these milestones, we also acknowledge the challenges ahead—new and emerging ni****ne products ⚡, environmental harm caused by to***co 🌊🧵, and the evolving tactics of the to***co industry. Yet the treaty’s vision remains clear: to protect present and future generations 👶👵 from the devastating health, social, environmental and economic consequences of to***co.
Twenty years on, the WHO FCTC continues to unite countries, communities and partners around a shared mission 🌐. And as we look toward 2026 and beyond, we carry with us the achievements, the lessons and the collective determination that have defined these first two decades 💪✨.




https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/events/20th-anniversary-of-the-entry-into-force-of-the-who-framework-convention-on-to***co-control

28/11/2025

We are truly delighted and deeply grateful for the UK’s announcement committing to continue funding for the next three years.

This support strengthens our shared efforts and reinforces the global commitment to a healthier, to***co-free future.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

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27/11/2025

🎉 has officially closed!

Yesterday marked the conclusion of this crucial international meeting under the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products — and the message is clear: countries are uniting to step up the fight against illicit to***co trade. 💪🌍

📊 With more than 60 Parties participating, MOP4 delivered strong outcomes, including:
• Enhanced international cooperation and improved information-sharing mechanisms.
• Stronger supply-chain control and licensing measures to cut illicit trade at its source.
• New working groups focused on evidence-based research, best-practice exchange, and supporting investigations and prosecutions.

🌐 These decisions bring us closer to a world where illicit to***co trade no longer undermines public health, drains government revenues, or fuels organized crime.

A heartfelt thank you to all Parties and partners for your commitment, collaboration, and dedication to advancing global health. ❤️

https://fctc.who.int/protocol/meeting-of-the-parties/sessions/fourth-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

26/11/2025

closing press release

UN treaty talks conclude with calls for cooperation to tackle illicit to***co trade

https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/26-11-2025-un-treaty-talks-conclude-with-calls-for-cooperation-to-tackle-illicit-to***co-trade

26/11/2025

Day 3 — the final day of .

After three days of deliberations, the Meeting of the Parties is now moving toward its conclusion, shaping key decisions to advance the implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products.

https://fctc.who.int/protocol/meeting-of-the-parties/sessions/fourth-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

25/11/2025

La Quatrième Réunion des Parties (MOP4) se tient du 24 au 26 novembre, réunissant les Parties au Protocole pour éliminer le commerce illicite des produits du tabac – le premier protocole adopté dans le cadre de la Convention-cadre de l’OMS pour la lutte antitabac (CCLAT de l’OMS).

Une étape essentielle pour renforcer la coopération internationale et protéger la santé publique.

🔗 https://fctc.who.int/fr/protocol/meeting-of-the-parties/sessions/fourth-session-of-the-meeting-of-the-parties

24/11/2025

Press release

Global meeting on eliminating illicit trade in to***co products opens in Geneva

🔗 https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/24-11-2025-global-meeting-on-eliminating-illicit-trade-in-to***co-products-opens-in-geneva