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The next GFN will take place in Warsaw 19-21 June 2025! Visit http://gfn.events to learn more + watch the latest news & interviews on http://GFN.TV

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Nicotine pouches - what's the real story? - Panel Discussion | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Nicotine pouches - what's the real story? - Panel Discussion | #GFN25

The #GFN25 panel hosted by Martin Cullip explored the science and evidence for pouches and discuss what steps need to be implemented to ensure proportionate and effective regulation.
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04.08.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Sweden, the combination of snus and the emergence and uptake of pouches were likely key to its unparalleled achievement of smoke-free status, in November 2024. Despite these positive signs, regulators are circling, particularly in EU, with bans either in force or planned in several member states.

04.08.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Evaluating WHO tobacco harm reduction science - Panel Discussion | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Evaluating WHO tobacco harm reduction science - Panel Discussion | #GFN25

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02.08.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The panel investigated the WHO’s science on THR, and address the organisation’s concerns, bringing objectivity and evidence to bear. Watch the panel discussion hosted by
@clivebates.bsky.social now on GFNTV!

02.08.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In social media, official speeches and press releases, WHO has repeatedly made claims which appear to contradict the evidence available, and which conflict with statements made by reputable public health institutions. Simply condemning the WHO’s science on THR is not going to shift the dial.

02.08.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
#GFN25 Commentary Team hosted by Harry Shapiro
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine #GFN25 Commentary Team hosted by Harry Shapiro

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30.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you have missed #GFN25 Commentary Team hosted by Harry Shapiro, make sure to catch up!

30.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
EXPLORANDO LA PERSPECTIVA LATINOAMERICANA EN #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine EXPLORANDO LA PERSPECTIVA LATINOAMERICANA EN #GFN25

Advocates from across Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world joined us at #GFN25 to highlight the regional complexities that must be overcome and how the human rights community is coming together to achieve this.
Remember to turn on English subtitles!
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27.07.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reflections on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control at 20 - Panel Discussion | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Reflections on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control at 20 - Panel Discussion | #GFN25

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24.07.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Tobacco kills 8.5M people every year - more than COVID’s entire global toll. And it's rising...
It's time for serious tobacco harm reduction.
Watch the full #GFN25 panel discussion reflecting on 20 years of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

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Reflections on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control at 20 - Panel Discussion | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Reflections on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control at 20 - Panel Discussion | #GFN25

The panel will assess the effectiveness of the convention as it reaches its 20th anniversary, and highlight areas that need drastic change, if it is to have any future relevance in reducing smoking.
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22.07.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Despite its aim to reduce global consumption of cigarettes, the impact of the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on tobacco use has been heavily contested, particularly in relation to low-income countries.

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Battling misinformation from the newsroom to the Facebook comment section - Keynote | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Battling misinformation from the newsroom to the Facebook comment section - Keynote | #GFN25

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGZL...

21.07.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How can we tackle vaping misinformation when it's being spread by leading public health authorities? In her #GFN25 keynote Maria Papaioannoy set out the problems facing THR, and the ways advocates are busy countering vaping misinformation in uncertain times.

21.07.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Watch Michael Russell Oration, delivered by Arielle, available now on GFNTV!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MD3...

19.07.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can the "broken" peer review system be fixed?
Arielle Selya took to the stage at #GFN25 to analyse the current state of academic publishing in 2025.

19.07.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Mark Tyndall's book launch with Harry Shapiro | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Mark Tyndall's book launch with Harry Shapiro | #GFN25

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18.07.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 1 billion smokers are at risk but what if the cure already exists?
In his new book, Dr Mark Tyndall reveals how vaping could save millions and why public health leaders are standing in the way.
Watch the interview with the author, hosted by Harry Shapiro, available on GFNTV!

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17.07.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tobacco control keeps rewriting the story!
Have you caught up on Maria's #GFN25 keynote? Taking tobacco control to task and rallying support for advocates, it's a must watch #GFN25 favourite!

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Battling misinformation from the newsroom to the Facebook comment section - Keynote | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Battling misinformation from the newsroom to the Facebook comment section - Keynote | #GFN25

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGZL...

15.07.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maria presented a β€˜real-world how-to guide’, drawn from the lived experience of consumer advocates, identifying some useful tools to counter vaping and THR misinformation.
Watch #GFN25 Keynote #3 now on GFNTV!

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BUILDING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN THR
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine BUILDING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN THR

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwMf...

11.07.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the second episode of #GFN25 Voices, we've invited this year's in-person conference attendees to share their thoughts on the best ways to fix misperceptions about THR!

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#GFN25 Keynote #2 | Tobacco harm reduction and the media - evidence, narrative and consequences GFN 2025 Keynote #1 - delivered by Jacob Grier, hosted by Marina Murphy, response from Harry Shapiro - titled "Tobacco harm reduction and the media - evidence, narrative and consequences". Jacob will ...

Last month I traveled to Warsaw to deliver a keynote address at the Global Forum on Nicotine discussing media narratives around tobacco harm reduction and prohibition. Now it's available to watch online, if you're into that sort of thing. @gfn.events gfn.tv/vids/gfn25-k...

08.07.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tobacco harm reduction and the media - evidence, narrative and consequences - Keynote | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Tobacco harm reduction and the media - evidence, narrative and consequences - Keynote | #GFN25

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08.07.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch another #GFN25 Keynote, where @jacobgrier.bsky.social explores why, despite real progress in drug harm reduction, the fight for tobacco harm reduction (THR) remains an uphill battle.

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Michael Russell Oration 2025 - "The State of Academic Research on Nicotine" | #GFN25
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine Michael Russell Oration 2025 - "The State of Academic Research on Nicotine" | #GFN25

Watch full Oration by Arielle, available now on GFN.TV!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MD3...

07.07.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bringing together science fiction and science fact, Arielle Selya expertly sums up the systemic issues facing researchers in the modern era in her #GFN25 Michael Russell Oration.

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Watch Will Godfrey’s post-#GFN25 reaction, where he underscores the critical importance of effective communication in advancing the conversation around safer nicotine products.

04.07.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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