Climate Change and Tobacco Cultivation

The K4DD Rapid Evidence Review titled “Climate Change and Tobacco Cultivation” examines the impacts of climate change on tobacco farming, control, and governance.

It highlights the environmental damage caused by tobacco cultivation, such as deforestation and soil degradation. Limited data on tobacco manufacturing’s environmental impact hampers effective regulation.

The review notes tobacco’s high water and nutrient demands and vulnerability to climate variability. It highlights calls within the literature for improved oversight and highlights the shift of tobacco cultivation to low-income countries with weaker regulations.