ASTM Cannabis & Hemp Industry Conference – Exciting Update
The ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis invites experts to submit abstracts and sponsors to contribute to an exciting new angle on our original idea to host an in-person conference in Cape Town.
Cannabis Africana International Update
Fields of Green for ALL has been involved with the Cannabis Africana - Drugs and Development in Africa - project since 2021. This is a collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Cape Town. We were introduced to the project by our Criminology expert for The Trial of the Plant -
Good News on World Drug Day
26 June marks the Global Day of Action for the “Support. Don’t Punish” campaign. “A global advocacy campaign calling for drug policies based on health and human rights. Campaigners are dismantling the ‘war on drugs’ and building sustainable alternatives that uphold everyone’s rights and dignity.” Fields of Green for ALL and our colleagues at
Inspired At The UN Civil Society Conference In Nairobi, May 2024
“Thank you to everyone who made this inspiring trip possible - Fields of Green for ALL members, affiliates, our Dagga Private Club supporters, my Superheroes (you know who you are), my fellow Ambassadors at the Cannabis Embassy & our international donors.” What an inspiration to be in a room with 2,158 civil society participants
GRATK Consultations – Call For Input From Indigenous Stakeholders
Community Consultations Advocating for the Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the UN Treaty on Genetic Resources & Traditional Knowledge (GRATK Treaty) Fields of Green for ALL and our colleagues from the Cannabis Embassy’s Permanent Mission to Geneva invite you to attend an online consultation to learn and provide inputs
Global Cannabis Conference: Uniting Industry Leaders in Cape Town, South Africa
This article was written by Lydia Kariuki and published in "mycannabis" on 07 April 2024. The original article can be viewed here. In a landmark event poised to shape the future of the cannabis industry, ASTM International is proud to announce the organization of a global cannabis conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Scheduled
Everything You Need to Know About ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis
This article was written by Lydia Kariuki and published in "mycannabis" on 03 April 2024. The original article can be viewed here. Lydia is a Kenyan Cannabis journalist writing about our favourite plant in Africa. Myrtle is looking forward to meeting her when she attends the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi
Patenting Traditions: Why are plant rights activists going to Geneva in May?
A brief introduction to the global treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources (GRATK) and its potential role in the development of ethical and fair policy reforms for naturally occurring psychoactive substances. YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS MISSION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. Every donation, no matter how small,
Setting Quality Standards in the Legalization of Cannabis in Africa: Is ASTM The Way To Go?
This article was written by Lydia Kariuki and published in "mycannabis" on 03 April 2024. The original article can be viewed here. As the global movement towards the legalization of cannabis gains momentum, Africa finds itself at a pivotal juncture in shaping the future of this burgeoning industry. With several countries across the continent
ASTM Cape Town Conference: Call for Sponsors and Speakers – Deadlines Extended!
Overcoming Barriers to Entry – Voices from Around the World Cape Town, January 27-28 2025 Fields of Green for ALL is very proud to be part of the planning committee for the very first ASTM D37 Conference to be held on the African continent. This is a call for sponsors and speakers