The EHRC 2024 Sessions: 10. Think Global, Act Local + Wrap up session | 6th European Harm Reduction Conference, 2024

Cities are at the forefront when it comes to the development and implementation of innovative health, social and drug policy responses.. They are “the places where both problems emerge and solutions are found” and are hotspots for identifying new drug patterns, social disparities, and healthcare needs, profoundly impacting the lives of urban residents. Moreover, cities often serve as pioneers, offering models for other urban areas globally.
This Panel Discussion will bring together mayors, local policy and decision-makers, and drug policy experts to explore local drug policy challenges, share experiences and best practices, and discuss how cities can craft innovative, evidence-based drug policies, including models for decriminalisation and regulation.
Organised as part of the European City Initiative on Drug Policy—launched by C-EHRN in 2024—this session will also introduce the EHRC2024 Satellite Event, Dealing with Drugs II - cities as incubators in the international quest for regulation, hosted by the City of Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon, directly following the conference.
Moderator: Lynn Ruane
Femke Halsema, Mayor of the City of Amsterdam
Allan Casey, Councillor of the City of Glasgow
Carly Heath, City Council of Bristol, Night Time Economy Advisor
Pavel Bem
Jacopo Rosatelli, Assessore of the City of Turin
Robert Csák, Drug Coordinator of the City of Budapest
Municipality of Warsaw Authorities (Speaker)
Wrap-Up session
The Wrap-up Session serves as a crucial closing moment of the conference, bringing together a diverse panel of harm reduction experts. This session will provide a platform for reflection on the key takeaways from the event, offering insights on the progress made and the gaps that remain in harm reduction efforts globally.
Key areas which will be addressed include:
Summarizing Major Insights: The panel will highlight the most significant discussions and findings from the various sessions, shedding light on emerging trends, best practices, and innovative approaches shared throughout the conference.
Identifying Challenges and Barriers: Experts will critically assess ongoing challenges in implementing harm reduction policies and strategies.
Exploring Future Opportunities: The session will also look ahead, exploring new opportunities for collaboration, policy advocacy, and the development of evidence-based interventions.
Moderator: Tony Duffin
Speakers
Alexei Lakhov
Magdalena Bartnik
Marta Pinto
Rafaela Rigoni, C-EHRN, Head of Research


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