Advocating for effective alcohol policies
GAPA is a network of non-governmental organisations and people working in public health. Our goal is to reduce alcohol-related harm worldwide by promoting science-based policies independent of commercial interests.
Latest updates
Event
GAPC 2023 to be held in Cape Town
The 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference will be held 24 – 26 October 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. The topic for the conference will be “Investing in people before profits: building momentum towards the Framework Convention on Alcohol Control”.
Global policy process
WHA adopts Global Alcohol Action Plan
On Friday 27 May, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted the Global Alcohol Action Plan, in the making for two years. GAPA welcomes the decision by the WHA.
Policy position
GAPA support to WHF Policy Brief
GAPA congratulates the World Heart Federation with the publication of its policy brief: The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Cardiovascular Health: Myths and Measures. In support of the policy brief GAPA issued the short statement.
Video presentation
Alcohol marketing in the era of digital media platforms
Nicholas Carah speaking about Digital Alcohol Marketing at the Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Dublin in March 2020
Event
Successful GAPA Virtual Event
The GAPA VE was held 12-14 October 2021. Video keynote presentations and the report are available.
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