European network for fair drug policy

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European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies

ENCOD is a pan-European civil society network founded in 1993 to promote fair and evidence-based drug
policy reform in Europe. We advocate human rights, public health, and responsible regulation while
challenging ineffective prohibition. Through advocacy, research, and cooperation, ENCOD works to develop
balanced drug policies across Europe and internationally.

Purpose

ENCOD strengthens civil society engagement, connecting organisations and experts to advance human rights, public health, evidence-based drug policy.

Principles

ENCOD promotes policies respecting human rights, prioritising public health, reducing harm, and supporting open evidence-based dialogue.

Commitment

ENCOD commits to cooperation, transparency, and evidence-based development, supporting dialogue between civil society policymakers.

Expertise, Advocacy, Impact

Where Knowledge Becomes Drug Policy Change

ENCOD brings together experts, organisations, and advocates across key drug policy areas. By aligning knowledge, experience, and coordinated action, we strengthen harm reduction and advance evidence-based drug policy reform grounded in public health and human rights.

Drug Policy Reform

ENCOD works to advance drug policy reform by promoting fair, effective, and evidence-based approaches. We support policies grounded in human rights, public health, and social realities, encouraging dialogue, cooperation, and legislative change across national and international frameworks shaping drug policy.

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Harm Reduction

ENCOD promotes harm reduction as a central pillar of drug policy, supporting measures that reduce health and social risks. We advocate evidence-based approaches, safer use practices, and inclusive policies that prioritise dignity, public health, and the real needs of affected communities.

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Be a Part of Change

Join the Movement To End The War On Drugs

Join a growing network of activists, researchers, professionals, and citizens advancing fair, effective drug policy reform. Become a member, partner, or donor to strengthen advocacy, protect rights, and support evidence-based solutions across Europe and beyond.
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Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are reshaping how Europe approaches cannabis, from THC and CBD to emerging variants. Within this field, ENCOD brings together advocates and experts working toward fair regulation, public health, and sustainable cannabis markets grounded in human rights.

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Stimulants

From pharmaceutical use to traditional plants like coca leaf and khat, stimulants sit at the centre of complex social and political realities. ENCOD connects voices and expertise to push for harm reduction, legal clarity, and drug policy that reflects lived experience and evidence.

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(Anti-)Depressants

Access to essential medicines like morphine and codeine remains a global challenge shaped by inequality and control. ENCOD works to ensure policies protect both access and dignity, advancing approaches that reduce harm and strengthen public health in real-world contexts.

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Psychedelics

Psychedelics are re-emerging through research, culture, and community practice. ENCOD engages across these spaces to support responsible frameworks, protect cultural knowledge, and help shape drug policy that evolves with science and society.

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Our Campaigns

Where Advocacy Turns Into Action

ENCOD’s campaigns bring together civil society, experts, and communities to drive change in drug policy. Through advocacy, awareness, and cooperation, we promote human rights, public health, and evidence-based approaches, turning shared knowledge into collective action across local, national, and international levels.

  • ENCOD supports Grow Your Rights by advocating personal cultivation, community models, and fair regulation, empowering individuals and collectives to participate responsibly in cannabis policy development.

  • ENCOD promotes Educate Not Lie by supporting honest, evidence-based information on drugs, countering misinformation, and encouraging open dialogue that respects reality, science, and lived experiences.

     

  • ENCOD works to develop safe supply chain models, promoting regulated production and distribution that reduce risks, ensure quality, and replace illicit markets with accountable, transparent systems.

  • ENCOD supports Support Don’t Punish by advocating health-centered approaches, opposing criminalisation, and promoting policies that prioritise care, harm reduction, and human rights over punitive responses.

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Our Members

Strong Alone. But Stronger Together.

ENCOD connects organisations, activists, researchers, and professionals working to advance responsible drug policy reform. Since 1993, the network has strengthened cooperation across Europe, encouraging dialogue, shared knowledge, and coordinated civil society action supporting fair, balanced, and evidence-based approaches to drug policy.

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The Netherlands

Cannabis

VOC is a Dutch organisation advocating for the end of cannabis prohibition and the development of fair, regulated cannabis policies.
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The Netherlands

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Events and International Engagement​

Across the world, conferences, forums, and civil society gatherings bring people together to discuss the future of drug policy. ENCOD highlights and participates in these events, offering opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute to fair and effective reform.
TitleDescriptionDate
ENCOD General Assembly Join this years General assembly 1795262400 21st November 2026 - 22nd November 2026
Spannabis Bilbao 2026Iconic cannabis expo with strong culture1776427200 17th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
CannaTrade ZurichProfessional expo with public access focus1780056000 29th May 2026 - 31st May 2026
Cannabis Europa LondonHigh level policy and investment forum1779796800 26th May 2026 - 27th May 2026
Mary Jane BerlinEuropean cannabis festival experience1781179200 11th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
Don’t Punish Global Day of ActionGlobal grassroots drug policy mobilization1782475200 26th June 2026
International Harm Reduction ConferenceGlobal harm reduction advocacy in Bogotá1777204800 26th April 2026 - 29th April 2026
European Drugs Summer SchoolIntensive EU drug policy training program1782129600 22nd June 2026 - 26th June 2026
Overdose Awareness DayGlobal awareness on overdose and harm1788177600 31st August 2026
International Drug Users DayGlobal rights advocacy for drug users1793534400 1st November 2026
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal JusticeUN crime policy forum including drugs1779105600 18th May 2026 - 22nd May 2026

Overdose Awareness Day

Drug Policy Reform

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31/08/2026

End

31/08/2026

International

Global initiative raising awareness on overdose prevention, remembering lives lost, and reducing stigma around drug-related harm.

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Hybrid

Support Don’t Punish – Global Day of Action

Drug Policy Reform

Start

26/06/2026

End

26/05/2026

International

Global campaign promoting harm reduction, drug policy reform, and health-centred approaches instead of punishment and criminalisation.

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Hybrid

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Harm Reduction

Start

26/06/2026

End

26/05/2026

International

United Nations day raising awareness on drug use, prevention, and global drug policy challenges and responses.

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Hybrid

World Cannabis Business Europe 2026

Harm Reduction

Start

19/05/2026

End

20/05/2026

Frankfurt (venue varies), Germany

Executive-level conference on cannabis markets, investment, regulation, and global industry trends across Europe.

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In person

CB Expo Dortmund 2026

Harm Reduction

Start

15/09/2026

End

17/09/2026

Messe Dortmund, Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund, Germany

Business-oriented cannabis expo covering supply chains, regulation, production, and European market development strategies.

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In person

EVO NXT Prague 2026

Harm Reduction

Start

23/04/2026

End

25/04/2026

Prague Congress Centre, 5. května 1640/65, 140 21 Prague, Czech Republic

Innovation-focused cannabis event exploring regulation, technology, and future policy frameworks across European markets.

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Cannafest Prague 2026

Harm Reduction

Start

06/11/2026

End

08/11/2026

PVA Expo Praha, Beranových 667, 199 00 Prague, Czech Republic

Large international cannabis trade fair featuring exhibitors, education, innovation, and global cannabis community engagement.

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CannaTrade Zurich 2026

Harm Reduction

Start

29/05/2026

End

31/05/2026

Halle 622, Therese-Giehse-Strasse 10, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Established cannabis expo focusing on CBD markets, regulation, innovation, and Swiss pilot program developments.

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Cannabis Europa Paris 2026

Harm Reduction

Start

19/02/2026

End

19/02/2026

Maison de la Chimie, 28 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris, France

Focused event on medical cannabis access, regulation, and patient-centred policy development in Europe.

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Cannabis Europa London 2026

Drug Policy Reform

Start

24/06/2026

End

25/06/2026

Barbican Centre, Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom

High-level policy and investment forum connecting regulators, healthcare leaders, and industry stakeholders across Europe.

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Insights and Perspectives

Explore ENCOD’s latest blogposts covering drug policy developments, research, and civil society perspectives, offering analysis, updates, and insights supporting informed dialogue and evidence-based reform.

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