Over the last few decades evidence from around the world has been accumulating that makes a clear link between drug prohibition and environmental harm.

An aim of our Coalition is to map and consolidate this evidence, so we better understand, share and utilise this knowledge, and can appropriately support those living in the most impacted regions.

It is time for human rights, environmental and sustainable development movement to meaningfully engage with this evidence so we can work together to address the harms it describes, and map out pathways to reform.

Huge risks are taken by those on the frontlines of these intersecting conflicts to speak out about these dynamics. Violence against human rights and environmental defenders, is disproportionately concentrated in regions where the war f drugs is being fought with the greatest ferocity.

As a Coalition we call to environmental organisations and NGOs that are headquartered in the Global North to shoulder this burden and risk.

We call on them to show leadership on drug policy reform especially when their primary objective is to protect fragile ecosystems and secure the rights of indigenous people.