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    A Throwback to the 8th ENSP European Conference on Tobacco Control

    The echoes of the 8th ENSP European Conference on Tobacco Control still resonate as we reflect on an event that encapsulated knowledge, collaboration, and a shared commitment to a tobacco-free future. The ENSP Board, Secretariat, and Conference Committees extend heartfelt gratitude to all participants, speakers, delegates, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions to the success of this extraordinary gathering. Throughout four impactful days, we welcomed nearly 300 attendees from 41 countries, fostering a global dialogue on tobacco control that transcended borders. The rich program featured 40 sessions, including two pre-conference workshops, with a total of 160 presentations. Notably, the conference […]

    ENSP Awards: 10th edition – October 2023, Florence, Italy

    On the occasion of the 8th ENSP European Conference on Tobacco Control held in Florence, Italy, between 9-12 October 2023, ENSP had the pleasure of awarding extraordinary individuals and organisations from Italy with the ENSP Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tobacco Control:

    Message from the Head of the WHO FCTC Secretariat to the 8th ENSP-ECTC

    Florence, Italy – 9-12 October 2023 “Hello everyone. I’m sorry I am unable to be with you in-person in Florence but I’m delighted to be able to share my thoughts with you about the tobacco epidemic and what we can do to end it. We still lose over 8 million people a year dying as a result of tobacco use. It’s an appalling number although it would be much, much higher if the world had not acted. This fight has been a long one, and we can look back on a proud history of saving millions of lives, an achievement […]

    World Lung Day: WAKE UP! DON’T VAPE UP!

    We get together to commemorate World Lung Day on September 25. This day is devoted to educating people about the value of lung health and promoting the idea that everyone deserves access to fresh air. Our lungs help us stay alive and develop, by inhaling and processing the air and realising carbon dioxide. But our ability to inhale clean air and take good care of our lungs is under attack more and more. Our lungs are the unnoticed heroes of our bodies, working silently to keep us alive with each breath we take. However, when we add dangerous elements into […]

    Joint statement on sustainable funding for health civil society organisations (CSOs)

    Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the EU are facing barriers in the implementation of their ativities, as outlined in the 2022 and 2023 European Commission’s rule of law reports, and a European Civic Forum report. In addition to a shrinking civic space, CSOs are facing difficulties in securing safe, regular, and sustainable funding. Access to sustainable and regular funding allows CSOs to plan their activities, advocate in the public interest in policy-making processes, and give a voice to the citizens, in particular vulnerable groups. Operating grants from the European Commission are a vital source of funding for European CSOs that […]

    International Youth Day – “Taking Control: Youth and Tobacco Awareness” Webinar

    In a world where the influence of the tobacco industry can be insidious, it is imperative for the youth to be equipped with the tools to comprehend and respond to its manipulation. On 12 August, from 15:00 CEST, we are pleased to invite you to a significant event that highlights a pressing concern: “Taking Control: Youth and Tobacco Awareness.” The objective of this upcoming webinar is to empower our young generation with insights and knowledge to effectively counter the tactics of the tobacco industry. This webinar is designed to foster a deeper understanding and awareness, paving the way for a tobacco-free […]

    208 Organizations Call on UN Committee to Recommend Stronger Tobacco Control Policies

    ENSP is honored to join Action on Smoking and Health and a total of 208 signatories from 61 countries in calling on the UN Committee on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) to maintain and strengthen its mention of the harms of tobacco in the Draft General Recommendation n°37 on Racial Discrimination in the enjoyment of the right to health. The existing Draft recommendation is already an historic first for the tobacco control community, serving as a firm acknowledgment of the fact that the tobacco epidemic worsens public health disparities. Read Draft 1 of the CERD General […]

    Call for abstracts for the 8th European Conference on Tobacco Control in Florence, Italy

    We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the 8th European Conference on Tobacco Control, taking place in the captivating city of Florence from October 10 to 12, 2023. This prestigious event, co-organised with the ENSP’s local members and partners, promises to unite brilliant minds and foster meaningful collaborations in the realm of tobacco control. As a distinguished scientist in the field, we invite you to seize this remarkable opportunity to showcase your research and expertise. By submitting an abstract, you can actively contribute to the advancement of tobacco control strategies and policies, shaping the future of public health […]

    World No Tobacco Day 2023: We need food, not tobacco

    World No Tobacco Day 2023 presents an opportunity to examine the multifaceted challenges posed by tobacco cultivation and advocate for a sustainable future. Here are the key messages of this year, outlining the need for empowering tobacco farmers, combating child labor, maximizing land efficiency for zero hunger, and strengthening policy implementation. By promoting collective action, we can pave the way for a healthier, more equitable world. Promoting Alternative Crop Production  Highlighting viable alternatives to tobacco cultivation becomes paramount in empowering farmers. By emphasizing sustainable, nutritious crop options, we can not only improve their livelihoods but also foster long-term sustainability. Advocating […]

    The official launch of the new EU Project 4P-CAN

    4P-CAN (Personalised Cancer Primary Prevention Research through Citizen Participation and Digitally Enabled Social Innovation) is a HORIZON project (HORIZON-MISS-2022-CANCER-01, Type of Action: HORIZON-RIA) which aims, during 4 years, to build on an innovative vision to understand the complex system that surrounds the citizen, the person, and how it increases the risk for cancer on three major levels – macro (at the national level), meso/mezzo (at the community level) and micro (at the individual level).  Following the European Code Against Cancer recommendations as a narrative reference and combining implementation research (including economic sciences), social sciences and humanities (SSH), together with behavioral sciences, […]

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