Transnational Institute (TNI)

Side event: Smokable cocaine study launch

Organized by Intercambios Asociación Civil Pablo Cymerman, Intercambios AC: This research is particularly important for our region. In our region there is a high use of cocaine and use is increasing. There are currently few studies on this particular use of cocaine. This research was led by TNI. Pien Metaal, Transnational Institute: This has been …

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Side Event: Transformation of Opium Poppy Economies: Crises, Booms and Future of Drug Policies

Organized by México Unido Contra la Delincuencia, Open Society Foundations, Transform Drug Policy Foundation and Transnational Institute Moderator: Tania Ramirez, MUCD Mexico Steve Rolles, Transform UK Issues around legal and illegal opium in Mexico and international system. We work with MUCD and have produced briefing on the left, and a broader critique on the failings …

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Side event: Social Norms and Rituals, Individual and Collective Self-Regulation Strategies in Cannabis Use – What Research and Alternative Practices Can Tell to Cannabis Policy Reform

Organised by Società della Ragione ONLUS, Associazione Luca Coscioni, Associazione Forum Droghe, Movimento per il Contenimento dei Danni, the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service, the International Drug Policy Consortium, Science for Democracy, and the Transnational Institute Forum Droghe: We are discussing all over the world about alternative cannabis policies. We are very …

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Side event: The complexity of the drug problem and the need to update national legislation

Antonio De Leo, UNODC (Chair): The world drug problem is complex, we all know that. It requires a comprehensive approach to tackle its causes and consequences. The Ministerial Segment of CND is a good opportunity to review and evaluate how each country and region can adapt their own drug legislation and frameworks to realities. Implementing …

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