COP11 Day 1: The Echo Chamber Effect
November 18, 2025 by worldvapersalliance.com
COP11 Day 1: The Echo Chamber Effect
COP11 opened with familiar praises for stringent restrictions on nicotine products, neglecting actual evidence. The World Health Organization's decisions at COP11 lack transparency and focus excessively on bans rather than effective measures. Embracing harm reduction over prohibition has significantly lowered smoking rates in some countries. While many nations advocate for harsh restrictions, New Zealand and Serbia stand out by advocating harm reduction and evidence-based policies. These voices challenge the prevailing narrative and emphasize the importance of data-driven decision-making. Despite existing success stories, the influence of donors aligned with prohibition continues to dominate the conversation at COP11, limiting progress towards more effective solutions.
