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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/10/2026

If Cigarettes Are Legal, Why Ban Safer Alternatives? Dr. Joe Kosterich calls out the blind spot: safe injecting rooms, pill testing and other harm reduction measures are accepted so why not safer alternatives for smokers? 🎥 Watch the full interview with Dr Joe on GFNTV!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 01/10/2026

🚨 TOMORROW on GFNTV! What happens when legal access to vaping becomes nearly impossible? Dr. Joe Kosterich explains how Australia’s restrictions pushed consumers toward an unregulated black market — and how criminal gangs moved in to fill the gap. 🎥 Full interview TOMORROW. Sneak peek 👇

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 28/09/2026

If prohibition worked, why is 76% of the global e-vapor market estimated to be illicit? $47B a year. The demand for nicotine didn’t disappear - it moved underground.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 24/09/2026

France banned nicotine pouches. But what happens when demand doesn’t disappear? Brent Stafford asks Jean-François Etter what prohibition could mean for consumers, product safety, illicit markets and who could benefit when demand moves underground.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 23/09/2026

Is tobacco harm reduction being redefined? Jean-François Etter argues the goalposts are shifting - from reducing the harms of combustible tobacco to targeting nicotine itself. Why is this happening, and where could it lead? Watch the full interview now on GFNTV!⬇️

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 17/09/2026

If nicotine is the problem… then why have nicotine patches and gum been used for decades? Jean-François Etter takes on one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding nicotine, addiction and tobacco harm. The full interview premieres TOMORROW on GFNTV!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 09/09/2026

Tobacco harm reduction asks a simple question: if people can’t or won’t quit smoking, shouldn’t we do more to help them reduce the harm? The debate is far from over and neither is the need to challenge old assumptions.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 05/09/2026

What if we’ve been asking the wrong question all along? The “gateway” argument sounds simple - until you look at what the evidence actually says. 🎙️ Watch the full interview with Paddy Costall, available now on GFNTV! Link below!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/09/2026

THEY DON’T COUNT. Smokers. Adults who switched to safer nicotine. Independent vape retailers. Consumer advocates. Scientists who challenge the prevailing narrative. At #GFN2026 in Warsaw, Paddy Costall reflects on 13 years of resistance to the global war on nicotine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKD...

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 26/08/2026

Does prohibition actually protect public health? It’s a question that sounds simple — until you start looking at the bigger picture. Where should the line be drawn between regulation, restriction and prohibition? #GFNVoices2026

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 26/08/2026

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 23/08/2026

If the goal is to make the healthier choice the easier choice, does framing nicotine alongside smoking actually help people choose lower-risk alternatives? Watch full interview with Gaby Zabala Alemán, available now on GFNTV! Link below!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 11/08/2026

More than 90% of adult smokers who exclusively smoke cigarettes believe e-cigarettes are equally or more harmful than cigarettes. Why is this perception so widespread?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 02/08/2026

Why are cigarettes still easier to access than lower-risk nicotine alternatives in some countries? When regulations allow the most harmful form of nicotine use while restricting or penalizing less harmful options, it's worth asking whether policy is achieving its intended goal.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 30/07/2026

What if one of the biggest public health successes of recent decades is the one nobody wants to claim? Smoking rates have fallen but are policymakers overlooking the role of safer nicotine products in that progress? Link to full interview with David MacKintosh below!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 26/07/2026

Why do many public health advocates strongly support drugs harm reduction like needle exchange and opioid substitution therapy - but hesitate to endorse vaping for adults who smoke?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 19/07/2026

The WHO has long been regarded as the global authority on public health - but what happens when policy and reality don't align?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 18/07/2026

The biggest obstacle to smoke-free innovation isn't always science - it's politics. Why do products with the potential to reduce harm face so much resistance? Watch full interview David Sweanor, available now on GFNTV!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 12/07/2026

Will stricter nicotine policies reduce harm or fuel the black market? Poorly balanced regulation can undermine both public health and economic goals while exposing consumers to even greater risks. Do you agree?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 07/07/2026

Does vaping lead young people to start smoking? Dr. Selya’s research found no evidence that e-cigarette use causes later nicotine dependence or. Instead, prior smoking and existing nicotine dependence were stronger predictors of later e-cigarette use - rather than vaping leading to smoking.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/07/2026

Licensed retailers have rules. The black market doesn't ask for ID. Push products out of regulated stores, and you don't eliminate youth access—you hand it to sellers who don't care how old your kid is.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 28/06/2026

⚡️ 1 in 7 nicotine moments globally is now e-vapor. With an illicit e-vapor market valued at roughly $47 billion, one thing is undeniably clear: consumer demand is skyrocketing.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 25/06/2026

Regulators aim to bring order to emerging markets - but can regulation have the opposite effect? Watch tomorrow’s GFNTV Interview with Shane MacGuill as we explore the unintended consequences of regulation and why non-compliant consumption can surge once new rules take effect.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 23/06/2026

Banning alternatives to cigarettes doesn’t stop people from smoking. If you ban non-combustible options but keep traditional cigarettes legal, you aren't solving the problem. You're causing way more harm than good.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 21/06/2026

70% of South Africa’s tobacco market is now controlled by the illicit trade. When regulators push for harsher restrictions or outright bans on safer alternatives, we have to ask: What is the endgame here?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 18/06/2026

Imagine inventing the future and choosing to ignore it. Kodak's board buried the first digital camera to protect film sales, and it cost them billions. Now tobacco companies are scrambling to avoid the exact same fate with their own industries.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 14/06/2026

Is Denying Vaping a Human Rights Violation? It’s time to change how we talk about harm reduction. Denying adults access to safer nicotine alternatives isn't just a manipulation of science - it’s a direct violation of human rights.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 05/06/2026

The final panel discussion of #GFN26 starts at 2 PM CET! Hosted by David Sweanor, the session features Maria Papaioannoy-Duic, Rohan Pike, and Christopher Snowdon, tackling "The real Costs of Prohibition". Don't miss this insightful wrap-up!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 05/06/2026

Harm reduction is a proven, fundamental response to drug use. Yet, tobacco harm reduction is too often siloed - overlooking the communities that need it most, including people who use drugs. It’s time to break down those silos and look at the bigger picture. Watch the session now, live on GFNTV!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 05/06/2026

Kicking off the final day of #GFN26 with Keynote #3! Hosted by Sarah Cooney, featuring Tim Andrews and Shane MacGuill diving into the "Economic impacts of prohibition." Watch it LIVE now on GFNTV!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/06/2026

Tomorrow marks the final day of #GFN26. Join us from 9:00 AM CET for the conference's biggest panels, key conclusions, and closing discussions. 📅 See you tomorrow for Day 3!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/06/2026

We're kicking off the second half of #Day2! 🔥 Next up is the panel: "The future of tobacco control in Ibero-America: between prohibition and ideology, or public health and human rights." Join us online on gfn.tv!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/06/2026

🚨 LIVE NOW during #GFN26: Ian Fearon's workshop on debunking the science used to support prohibition! Tune in to hear expert insights from Arielle Selya, Konstantinod Farsalinos, and Libby Clarke. Don't miss it and join us online! 👇 www.youtube.com/live/R-f-f-J...

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/06/2026

Day 2 of #GFN26 is officially underway! 🚀 Tune in now for our first session of the day, featuring presentations by Jean-Francois Etter and Arielle Selya, where we’re diving into the critical impacts of prohibition on public health and ethics. Don't miss it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-f-...

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 03/06/2026

Day 1 of #GFN26 is in the books! Thank you to all our amazing attendees and speakers. A special congratulations to Lynne Dawkins on receiving the Michael Russell Award - well-deserved! 🏆 Rest up, because Day 2 kicks off tomorrow at 9AM! See you there! 👋

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 03/06/2026

What happens when restrictions on safer nicotine products backfire? Join the discussion on unintended consequences, equity, and tobacco harm reduction. #GFN26 youtube.com/live/FcZDfMs...

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 28/05/2026

In the next GFNTV Interviews, Reem Ibrahim explains the flawed logic blocking tobacco harm reduction. Vapes, nicotine pouches, and snus help millions quit smoking - yet public health officials dismiss them because they’re made by tobacco companies.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 27/05/2026

We are counting down the days to #GFN26. Next Wednesday marks the commencement of this year’s conference, featuring the Michael Russell Oration by Dr. @alexwodak.bsky.social, titled "Safer, smoke-free nicotine products will inevitably and soon replace combustible cigarettes".

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 18/05/2026

Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death, yet the debate over safer nicotine alternatives divides experts. Are policies driven by fear blocking smokers from less harmful options? When evidence is overwhelming, harm reduction must play a bigger role in global health.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 08/05/2026

We were overwhelmed with the quantity and quality of submissions for #GFN26 Science Lab – always a hugely popular aspect of our science-focussed event. Science Lab will see THR researchers presenting their work to the #GFN26 audience and discussing their work.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 05/05/2026

In Australia, 85% of the total nicotine market is now illicit. Why? Because when you make the legal process a headache, people look elsewhere. From pharmacy-only rules to restricted flavors, over-regulation has created a massive underground industry.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 28/04/2026

Is misinformation standing in the way of public health? In our latest episode of GFN Insights, we sit down with Marcelline Akinyi to discuss the challenging landscape of nicotine awareness in Kenya.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 26/04/2026

The world is shifting right under our noses. From traditional tobacconists closing their doors to the rise of vape shops on every corner, the landscape is unrecognizable compared to just a decade ago. GSTHR is building a visual library of this evolution and you can help.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 18/04/2026

One of the world’s leading harm reduction advocates sees disaster unfolding in Australia. Sky-high tobacco taxes and sweeping restrictions on nicotine vaping were meant to reduce harm - but instead, they’ve fueled a booming illicit market and triggered a wave of violence tied to organized crime.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 16/04/2026

Pre-conference side events take place Wed 3 June morning before GFN26. This year: Tobacco Products Directive roundtable, ARDT Iberoamérica’s “Spotlight Latin America,” and “Doctors & tobacco harm reduction.”

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 14/04/2026

Vaping Isn't A Gateway To Smoking! Youth Smoking PLUMMETS! Data shows that as vaping rates rose, youth smoking fell to historically low levels in the U.S. If vaping led to smoking, we’d see the opposite.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 14/04/2026

GFN26 takes place from Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 June 2026, at the Warsaw Presidential hotel, Poland. The event recognises the lived experiences and expertise of consumers with many being featured on the programme. Registration fees to attend #GFN26 are kept low for consumers.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 13/04/2026

Why is the media silent about a historic public health victory? Latest NYTS data shows U.S. youth smoking has collapsed to a record low of 0.2%. So why are agencies still pushing the "moral panic" narrative?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 12/04/2026

The argument is made that the ban on snus is one of the biggest public health oversights in EU history. While the FDA recognizes its potential to reduce clinical health risks compared to cigarettes, the EU maintains a strict ban (with the exception of Sweden).

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 30/03/2026

The GFN Team is delighted to announce that the Global Forum on Nicotine online conference programme is now live! It will be continually updated as we announce new panels and speakers and is the best place to keep track of the #GFN26 lineup gfn.events

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