Cannabis Embassy – Legatio Cannabis – 大麻大使馆 – سفارة القنب
- Myrtle Clarke (South Africa), MEXTA
- Etienne Fontan (USA), MINTA
- Hanka Gabrielová (Czechia), MINTA
- Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli (Spain). MEXTA
Advisers:
- Farid Ghehiouèche (France),
- Michael Krawitz (USA).
Standing: Etienne Fontan, Daphnée Elisma, ENCOD member, Enrico Fletzer, Donna Fontan, Nate Landau, Jan Martin Padouk, Paolo Thiessen, Jenna-Rose Astwood, Gaby Kozar.
Sitting: Myrtle Clarke, Michael Krawitz, Farid Ghehiouèche, Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli
Internal Affairs
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MINTA) is in charge of everything internal to the Cannabis Embassy. The MEXTA is part of the Government of the Cannabis Embassy and is composed by the following subsidiary bodies:
- CENGGA (Cannabis Embassy’s Non-profit Groups and Grassroots Associations)
- CEPSAC (Cannabis Embassy’s Private Sector Advisory Council)
- Council on Embassy Finances & Administration
- Constitutional Council
- Library & Archive (Bibliothecas Archivumque ex Legationis Cannabis)
Bodies not yet formally constituted: Council on Communications; Council on Justice & Human Rights. Body suspended: Strategic Planning Commission.
External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEXTA) is in charge of everything external to the Cannabis Embassy. The MEXTA is part of the Government of the Cannabis Embassy. The MEXTA is composed by the following subsidiary bodies:
- Permanent Mission to Vienna, New-York, Nairobi, The Hague (Commission on Narcotic Drugs, ECOSOC, ICJ, INCB, UN OLA, UNDP, UNGA, UN-Habitat, UNODC, UN Secretary-General)
- Permanent Mission to Geneva, Paris, Rome, Montreal (CBD-Secretariat, FAO, ILO, OHCHR & Human Rights Treaty Bodies, UNCTAD, UNEP, UNESCO, UPOV, South Centre, WHO, WIPO). The PM-Geneva is assisted by the Commission on Biopiracy.
Bodies not yet formally constituted: Council on Ecology, Environment, & Climate (including Commission on Agriculture); Council on Science & Education; Council on Economic Affairs (including Commission on Taxation).
Cannabis Embassy's Administrative Regions
This map was approved on 4 Sept. 2024 in ✅ Decision 2024/GOV/13/01 to balance cannabis history, geography, politics, and culture.
Created with mapchart.net.
Borders are illustrative, and do not represent the Cannabis Embassy’s position.
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Region Ganja
The name “Ganja” is adapted from Sanskrit गञ्जा and is the oldest word used by humans to refer to hemp, and in particular to its mature tops.
Variations: गांजा, ganjah, gunjah, ganjah, กัญชา, ganjha, guaja, ganga, gunja, gunga, etc.
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Region Sedenegi
The name “Sedenegi” is an Arabised word derived from Persian šāh dānag (the king of grains/the sultan of seeds). It was once the preferred term for consumable hemp fruiting tops in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Variations: šedenegi, šahdānaŷ, sabdenegū, sadenegū, ꝓscehedenigi, etc.
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Region Bangi
The name “Bangi” derives from ancient Sanskrit term भङ्ग (bhaṅga) and was brought centuries ago to Eastern African coasts where it spread and adapted over the centuries into many African languages vernaculars.
Variants: mbangi, bangue, mbangue, chamba, mbanje, timbango, intsangu, lentsango, etc.
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Region Mariguana
The name “Mariguana” derives from mariamba, a word which itself originated in Central African Bantu languages (diamba, riamba; the “ma-” is plural marker) and evolved in America and the Caribbean through diffusion by forcefully displaced slave communities.
Variations: marihuana, marijuana, maconha, mariamba, maría, Mary Jane, Santa María, etc.
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Region Weed
The name “Weed” is a popular Western contemporary urban designation for Cannabis, associated with its region due to the relatively new presence of the plant, as compared to other landmasses.
Cannabis Embassy Meetings
The Interim Government of the Cannabis Embassy meets on the third Wednesday every week. Members of the Interim Senate may attend Government meetings and take part in deliberations. Click on each meeting’s title to access more content.
Government & Parliament Meetings
Government Meeting #20 - 16 April 2025 (online)
Due tu very limited voluntary participation in the activities, diffusion of the Embassy’s meeting minutes and administrative work is suspended. The scope of the Embassy’s work is reduced to the strictly necessary international actions not covered by other groups or organizations. The Government Meetings are suspended until further notice. Government structure is reduced to participating members with active involvement.
Government Meeting #19 - 9 March. 2025 (Vienna, UN HQ)
Due tu limited means, meeting minutes are not uploaded online after October 2024. Please contact us if you wish to access minutos of a specific meeting.
Government Meeting #18 - 19 Feb. 2025 (Geneva Palais Wilson & online - Centenary of the 1925 Convention)
Due tu limited means, meeting minutes are not uploaded online after October 2024. Please contact us if you wish to access minutos of a specific meeting.
Government Meeting #17 - 22 Jan. 2025 (online)
Due tu limited means, meeting minutes are not uploaded online after October 2024. Please contact us if you wish to access minutos of a specific meeting.
Government Meeting #16 - 18 Dec. 2024 (online)
Due tu limited means, meeting minutes are not uploaded online after October 2024. Please contact us if you wish to access minutos of a specific meeting.
Government Meeting #15 - 27 Nov. 2024 (online)
Due tu limited means, meeting minutes are not uploaded online after October 2024. Please contact us if you wish to access minutos of a specific meeting.
Government Meeting #14 - 30 Oct. 2024 (online)
Several decisions were taken and work items addressed at this meeting. The most relevant decisions of public interest are:
| ✅ Decision 2024/GOV/14/01. | The Cannabis Embassy approves the “Advantages of joining the Cannabis Embassy” |
| Advantages of joining the Cannabis Embassy | |||
| NGO | Company | Individual | |
| Membership process | Registration | Application | |
| Discount on consulting services(1) | 75 % | 50 % | – |
| Discounts on Cannabis Embassy and partners’ events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Participation in Parliament meeting (once a year) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Participation in Senate meeting (3 times a year) | Motivated individuals*** | ||
| Participation in Commissions & Working Groups |
Motivated individuals according to interest |
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| Inclusion of the logo on our website and materials | ✔ | ✔ | – |
| Right to use the Cannabis Embassy Official Supporter logo | ✔ | ✔ | – |
| Access to Cannabis Embassy Campus courses online & in Vienna | ✔ | – | – |
| Support with policy developments in your country | ✔ | – | – |
| Support & inclusion at UN meetings* | ✔ | – | – |
| Annual Tax associated | 50** | progressive | 50 |
See more on the Memberships pages.
| ✅ Decision 2024/GOV/14/02. |
The Cannabis Embassy approves the rules for participation in the Senate. Participants in Senate meetings must:
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| ✅ Decision 2024/GOV/14/03. |
The Cannabis Embassy approves the “International Scourge of Prohibition Award.” The Award will be given monthly in 2025, starting on 19th February, then annually starting in 2026. |
| ✅ Decision 2024/GOV/14/04. | The Cannabis Embassy will send adelegation to Europe (Vienna, Austria, and Barcelona, Spain) from 4 to 16 March 2025, organise the “Cannabis Embassy Campus Vienna 2025” on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March 2025, coordinate a delegation of member advocates at the “68th United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs” in Vienna from Monday 10 to Friday 14 March 2025, and attend “Spannabis Barcelon”a from Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 March 2025. |
Government Meeting #13 - 4 Sept. 2024 (online)
Several decisions were taken and work items addressed at this meeting. The most relevant decisions of public interest are:
| ✅Decision. 2024/GOV/13/01. |
The Administrative Regions are approved: Region Ganja, Region Sedenegi, Region Bangue, Region Mariguana, Region Weed. |
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| ✅Decision. 2024/GOV/13/02. |
The Cannabis Embassy will organise a second edition of the “Cannabis Embassy Campus Vienna” in March 2025, and seek coordination with other stakeholders to scale up the event. |
Government Meeting #12 (reconvened) - 8 August 2024 (online)
In addition to a number of informal decisions and work items addressed, the following decision have been formally approved at the 11th Government meeting for communication on the website:
| ✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/01. |
The Cannabis Embassy will send a delegation at the Summit of the Future, UN, New-York (20-23 September) |
| ✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/02. |
The Cannabis Embassy will coordinate observers at the USDA Hemp Germplasm Laboratory Stakeholder meeting, 11 Septembre 2024 |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/03. |
The thematic months/weeks and basic calendar of events for the “2025 Global Cannabis History Year – Centenary of Prohibition” are approved and will be published online. |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/04. |
The “Council on Economic Affairs” and the “Commission on Taxation” are moved under the Ministry of External Affairs. |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/05. |
The “Council on Education” is renamed “Council on Science & Education.” |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/06. |
The Council on Communications will carry the mandate for the Cannabis Embassy delegations’ protocols and detail. |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/07. |
A Constitutional Council meeting will be convened to consider the four proposals submitted for the draft Constitution. |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/08. |
The “2024 Strategic Plan” is approved. The draft “2025-2030 Global Cannabis Strategy” is pre-approved for consultations, for final adoption in 2025. |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/09. |
An interim registry for non-profit entities is established. The contribution to the budget of the Cannabis Embassy for entities registered is set at 50 CHF (or equivalent in other currencies). |
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✅Decision. 2024/GOV/12/10. |
An interim registry for businesses is established. The contribution to the budget of the Cannabis Embassy is set at 250 CHF for businesses under 50.000 CHF budget; 1000 CHF for businesses under 500.000 CHF budget; and 1500 CHF for businesses over 100.000.000 CHF budget (or equivalent in other currencies). |
Government Meeting #11 - 17 April 2024 (online)
In addition to a number of informal decisions and work items addressed, the following decision have been formally approved at the 11th Government meeting for communication on the website:
✅ Decision GOV/11/5:
The following Interim Ministries/Departments Structure is approved:
Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Commission on Taxation.
- Council on Embassy Finances & Administration.
- Council on Economic Affairs.
- Council on Communications.
- Constitutional Council.
- [Council on Justice & Human Rights]
- [Cannabis Embassy Archive]
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Ministry of External Affairs
- Permanent Mission to Vienna
- Permanent Mission to Geneva
- Council on Ecology, Environment, & Climate
- Commission on Biopiracy
- [Council on Education]
- [Council on Agriculture]
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There are 3 levels in the structure:
- 1st level: Ministry.
- 2nd level: Council [or Permanent Mission].
- 3rd level: Commission [equivalent of working groups].
The final titles of each Council and Commission will be defined by each body.
We may later on expand on the number of Ministries if needed, and groups/sub-groups.
Government Meeting #10 - 20 March 2024 (United Nations Office at Vienna, room C-0420)
No public report provided for the moment.
Parliament Session #1 + Proclamation - 17 March 2024 (Wohlmut Arts Centre, Vienna, Austria)
To learn more about the first Parliament session and Proclamation of the Cannabis Embassy, visit this page.
Bilateral meeting with the Czech government - 16 March 2024 (Brno, Czech republic)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #9 - 21 February 2024 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #8 - 17 January 2024 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #7 - 20 Dec. 2023 (online) Solstice meeting
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #6 - 15 Nov. 2023 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #5 - 18 Oct. 2023 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #4 - 20 Sept. 2023 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #3 - 16 August 2023 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #2 - 19 July 2023 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #1 - 4 July 2023 (online)
No public report provided for the moment.
Government Meeting #0 - 18 March 2023 (Vienna, Austria)
No public report provided for the moment.
Meetings of Specialised Bodies
Council on Embassy Finances & Administration Meeting (2 Sept. 2024)
Special Government Meeting on CENGGA/CEPSAC Registries #3 (22 August 2024)
Special Government Meeting on CENGGA/CEPSAC Registries #2 (21 August 2024)
Strategic Planning Committee #4 (8 August 2024)
Final Plan of Action for 2024 approved (posted as news on the website & on government’s page). Pre-approval of the 2025-2030 Global Cannabis Strategy.
