摘要:本計畫目的係為充分掌握世界衛生組織底下之菸草控制框架公約(Framework Convention on Tobacco Control,以下簡稱FCTC或該公約)之最新發展動向與學術研究,以及協助政府處理FCTC相關事宜。包含:
(一) 蒐集締約方會議之最新資訊與研擬參與之策略
FCTC第四次締約方會議已於2010年11月15-20日於烏拉圭舉辦,我國係以「非政府組織」與友邦代表團之專家身分參與。執行單位將依據參與COP4所獲致的會議成果及資訊,與相關工作小組之活動情況,研議國內就菸品防治之政策。同時亦將爭取參與101年度在南韓所舉辦之COP5會議。藉由參加國際間會議,了解與學習國際間對菸害防治所作之努力、對重要議題所提之意見,與台灣現行措施進行比較,了解不足之處;並藉由研讀會中大會與各國所提資料,以及民間聯盟所發放之專業文件,評析與檢討我方所提意見;會後並彙整參與會議之觀察心得,作為今後我國參與國際會議之參考。
(二)針對FCTC各項議題進行相關研究分析、研討會或教育訓練
本年度之計畫以研究FCTC現狀,了解與分析其所涵蓋之議題為主要目標;包含菸品非法貿易防制、替代作物研究、教育訓練及公眾認知,以及減少菸草需求的價格和稅收措施等重點議題,組成工作小組進行討論,激盪可行的建議,以便招標單位將來的實施。舉辦學術研討會,與國際間專家學者交流意見,凝聚共識,提升我國國際衛生相關學術水準。並計畫針對FCTC重要議題設計專業性訓練課程,培植我國相關人員的國際衛生法律專業知識,提升衛生單位同仁對於FCTC議題的瞭解與掌握。
(三)針對該公約議定書與準則提供諮詢或建議
根據參與第四次締約方會議(COP4)之經驗與成果,預先針對第五次締約方會議議定書與準則做評析,依所蒐集彙整之國內外資料,以及對議定書和準則之初步建議,進行內部討論。並邀請學者專家參與,廣泛徵詢意見,再加以綜合彙整並協調各方意見以凝聚共識,提出對各議定書及準則之具體、可行之建議;並轉化為國際文件,作為未來參與會議之重要依據。另外,為順利推動我國菸害防制工作,並與國際規範接軌,本計畫亦將深入探討我國菸害防制法規與FCTC間之異同,提出對衛生政策之建議,協助政府未來對相關議題之因應。
Abstract: The purpose of this initiative is to comprehend the latest development and academic research on Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (hereinafter “FCTC” or “the Convention”) negotiated under the World Health Organization, as well as to advise the government in dealing with related issues. Include:
1. Collecting the latest information from the conference and initiating strategic planning
The Fourth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO was conducted in Uruguay from 15-20 November 2010, Taiwan participated the event as “non-governmental organization” and as representative expert to Taiwan’s allies States. The concluding results and information from COP4, and relevant studies from Working Groups will form the basis for implementing the relevant domestic policies concerning the prevention of tobacco products. At the same time, Taiwan will actively seek to participate the 2012 COP5 Conference in South Korea. By participating in international conferences; understand and comprehend the effects made by the international communities in tobacco prevention, and drafting recommendations on important issues; comparing the existing measures in Taiwan would bridge the gaps in the current implantation deficiencies. Information and conference materials provided by States and documents drafted by non-governmental experts would provide useful basis for evaluating and reviewing the recommendations made by Taiwan; post conference recollections and observations will form the basis for future reference concerning participations in international conferences.
2. Regarding the relevant issues from the FCTC where further analysis, seminars or educational training are to be conducted
The plan for this year is to conduct further studies on the status of the FCTC, the objective is to understand and to analysis the issues covered by the FCTC; which includes the following important issues: study on economically sustainable alternative crops, educational training and promotion of public awareness, tobacco dependence and cessation, and the protocal on illicit trade in tobacco products etc., working groups will be formed to conduct discussions and to form workable suggestions where implantation of the suggestions will take place by public bidding. Meanwhile, we seek to exchange opinion among experts from various countries through the seminar held and, further, reach consensus to enhance the academic standard in the field of Public Health in our country. Also, we design a series of professional training courses centered several underlying issues concerned by FCTC in order to equip the related professionals with knowledge of international health law as well as familiarize our colleagues in health institute with issues concerned by FCTC and enable them to have a more comprehensive control thereof.
3. Provide consult or suggestion on the decision and guideline of the Convention
According to experience and result gathered from COP4 conference, we provide our analysis on the decision and guidelines produced in COP5 and, through the discussion among team members, reach preliminary suggestion on decision and guideline based on domestic and international information gathered. We also invited the involvement of scholars and experts, recruit opinions widely. With comprehensive assembling and coordination of opinions from various parties, we reach the consensus and provide concrete, feasible suggestion on the decisions and guidelines and transform the information into documents distributed internationally as an important basis for future participation in the conference. Meanwhile, in order to facilitate the promotion of protection from tobacco smoke and follow the international trend, this project will also, further, discuss the similarity and difference between the “Tobacco Hazard Prevention Act” of our country and FCTC and provide suggestion on health policies, assisting the government authority in dealing with related issues.