Read the new in Business of Cannabis Online : https://businessofcannabis.com/unescos-mondiacult-to-spotlight-cannabis-in-global-cultural-policy-for-first-time/ For the first time in its history, UNESCO’s flagship cultural policy conference will give cannabis a prominent platform, marking the centenary of its international prohibition and reflecting its growing cultural acceptance. UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable […]
Cannabis growers as gardeners: results from a survey among Italian and British small-scale growers
In the last issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy Volume 144, Part 3, October 2025, 104959, we can read this very interesting analysis of a survey. Cannabis growers as gardeners: results from a survey among Italian and British small-scale growers Background The horticultural nature of growing cannabis is often overlooked in the […]
ENCOD and our duty toward a new policy on drugs.
ENCOD and our duty toward a new policy on drugs. Since 1993, ENCOD has been advocating for drug policy reforms based on a humane, just and effective approach. In four points below we’re describing below what ENCOD is struggling for, and we hope that you’ll follow and support us to make this. First We’re defending […]
Responsibility ping-pong in the German capital
Responsibility ping-pong in the German capital Since 1 July 2024, cultivation associations in Germany have been able to apply for permission to cultivate cannabis to supply their members in accordance with the Consumer Cannabis Act. Over 300 applications have now been submitted to the relevant authorities across Germany, and around 25 of these have been […]
German gvt. Draft – Proposal of New Cannabis Law April 2023
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ENCOD General Assembly 2023
Thanks very much to our dear friends Konopex, to help us with their invitation. Konopex GA ENCOD 2023, April 21st – 23rd, Ostrava, Czech Republic https://konopex.cz/en/ Agenda Hybrid : In a meeting room or on stage / Online via Zoom Friday, April 21st 19:00 Stage at Conference space Open fora “Cannabis and the EU: Ongoing […]
ENCOD at Earth Garden Festival Malta 2022
As the festival season kicked-in in Malta, ENCOD participated at the first harm reduction booth set up at Earth Garden festival. Organised from 3rd to 5th of June, Earth Garden Festival is synonymous with the local entertainment scene and provides a family friendly atmosphere to those visiting the festival grounds. Spread over three days and […]
Just Coca webinar 2022
2 days | 4 workshops The two-day event (with interpretation in English and Spanish) features 20+ international, multidisciplinary speakers: scientific experts, users, entrepreneurs, drug reform advocates and policy makers providing testimonials, keynote lectures, panel & round table discussions, and plenty of Q&A opportunities for interaction with the audience. Just Coca | Solo Coca | 18–19 […]
Farmability and pharmability
Our team has published a paper on the farmability / pharmability potential of different drug categories. We argue that certain drug categories can be regulated with a self-supply model. To find out more see below. Farmability and pharmability: Transforming the drug market to a health-and human rights-centred approach from self-cultivation to safe supply of controlled […]
Fernanda de la Figuera passed away last weekend
Fernanda de la Figuera passed away last weekend. She was known as the Spanish Marijuana Grandmother amongst the activists. Fernanda was a referent for any issue on cannabis in Spain, having a long career since 1973 when she became a home grower. In 1996, she launched ARSECA (Asociación Ramón Santos de Estudios sobre Cannabis de […]