In 2018, the United Nations called on our sector to take "concrete steps" towards eliminating marketing of alcohol products to minors as part of efforts to reduce underage drinking. The Digital Guiding Principles developed and implemented by IARD members respond ...
Read MoreBinge drinking among Europeans aged between 20 and 24 years fell by almost a quarter (23%) between 2005 and 2016.Binge drinking has declined by 18% or more in four out of six WHO regions between 2005 and 2016. Across Europe ...
Read MoreNew data show that adults are rejecting guilt this festive period amid appreciation of moderation over absolutes Tuesday 25 November: As the festive season gets underway, new attitudinal research of more than 2,000 adults conducted by the International Alliance for ...
Read MoreExamples of evaluations of programs and initiatives to reduce harmful drinking by IARD's membership
Read MoreUp to one in every two drinks is illicit in some parts of the world: much higher than previous global estimates The majority of alcohol drunk is illicit in five out of seven African countries covered Illicit alcohol is unregulated, untaxed, and ...
Read MoreA visionary and collaborative leader who laid the foundations for a ground-breaking private sector coalition to reduce underage drinking. All of us at the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) are mourning the loss of the visionary former Chair of ...
Read MoreDoctor Ellie Cannon sets out a series of easy-to-understand tips for the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) to promote moderation and responsibility among adults who choose to drink. Dr Ellie Cannon1 is a General Practitioner, as well as a ...
Read MoreA partial list of external examples of policies and processes using private sector data in research, intended to support stakeholders in future data sharing agreements.
Read MoreThe 11 companies behind some of the world’s most popular beer, wine, and spirits brands have forged new and innovative partnerships across sectors through their Producers’ Commitments. Achievements include:Delivering an average of 347 drink driving prevention programs per year between ...
Read MoreA survey of more than 11,000 people across nine countries has found: 84% of drinkers are drinking the same or less alcohol during shutdowns, with almost one in three people (30%) saying they are drinking less or have stopped Of ...
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