UNITED NATIONS

J O U R N A L

Commission on Narcotic Drugs Fifty-ninth session Vienna, 14-22 March 2016

No. 4

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS — THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 2016

COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS, FIFTY-NINTH SESSION, REGULAR SEGMENT

10 a.m. Plenary, seventh meeting Plenary Hall M-Building Item 5. Implementation of the Political Declaration and Plan of Action on International Cooperation towards an Integrated and Balanced Strategy to Counter the World Drug Problem: follow-up to the high-level review by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, in view of the special session of the General Assembly on the world drug problem to be held in 2016: (continued) (a) and related measures; (b) Supply reduction and related measures; (c) Countering money-laundering and promoting judicial cooperation to enhance international cooperation.

Documents: E/CN.7/2016/2-E/CN.15/2016/2 E/CN.7/2016/4 E/CN.7/2016/5 E/CN.7/2016/6 E/CN.7/2016/7 E/CN.7/2016/8 E/CN.7/2016/11 E/CN.7/2016/13 E/CN.7/2016/14 E/CN.7/2016/CRP.3

JOURNAL : The journal of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs is issued every morning. It contains the agenda for the day and various announcements. Delegations wishing to include an announcement should contact the Secretary of the Commission: Ms. Jo Dedeyne-Amann, extension 27266/4282.

V.16-01373 (E)

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Plenary Hall M-Building Item 6 . Implementation of the international drug control treaties: (a) Challenges and future work of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the World Health Organization in the review of substances for possible scheduling recommendations; (c) International Narcotics Control Board; (d) International cooperation to ensure the availability of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for medical and scientific purposes while preventing their diversion; (e) Other matters arising from the international drug control treaties.

3-6 p.m. Plenary, eighth meeting Plenary Hall M-Building Item 6 . Implementation of the international drug control treaties: (continued) (a) Challenges and future work of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the World Health Organization in the review of substances for possible scheduling recommendations; (c) International Narcotics Control Board; (d) International cooperation to ensure the availability of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for medical and scientific purposes while preventing their diversion; (e) Other matters arising from the international drug control treaties.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

10 a.m. Second meeting Board Room A M-Building, 2 nd floor Consideration of draft resolutions E/CN.7/2016/L.2-L.5, L.8, L.10, L.11

3-6 p.m. Third meeting Board Room A M-Building, 2 nd floor Consideration of draft resolutions E/CN.7/2016/L.2-L.5, L.8, L.10, L.11, L.13

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OTHER MEETINGS

9 a.m. EU coordination meeting on UNGASS matters M5

9 a.m. Informal consultations on draft resolution L.5 MOE19

9 a.m. Informal consultaltions on draft resolution L.13 (NPS) MOE03

10 a.m. Informal consultations on draft resolution L.3 MOE07

10 a.m. Informal consultations on UNGASS outcome document M2

2 p.m. Informal consultations on draf resolution L.4 MOE07

2.10 p.m. Informal consultations on draft resolution L.11 MOE79

3 p.m. Informal consultations on UNGASS outcome document M2

ONGOING PRESENTATIONS

10-12 a.m. Presentation on PICS (Precursor Incident Communication MOE23 2-5 p.m. System) Organized by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB/ Precursor Control Section)

10-12 a.m. Presentation of PEN Online (The automated online system MOE23 2-5 p.m. for the exchange of pre-export notifications) Organized by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB/ Precursor Control Section)

10-12 a.m. Presentation on IONICS (Project ION – Incident MOE23 2-5 p.m. Communication System) Organized by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)

9.30-12 a.m. Presentation of the National Drug Control System (NDS) MOE24 2-4.30 p.m. and the International Import/Export System (I2ES) – an online platform to facilitate and speed up the process of issuing import and export authorizations for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances by competent national authorities (CNAs) Organized by the Information Technology Service/INCB Solutions Team

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S I D E E V E N T S

9-9.50 a.m. Designer Drugs and Social Prevention M3 Organized by the Government of Poland and the Academic Council on the United Nations System. 9-9.50 a.m. Facing racism in : the colour of incarceration, lethality and M6 drug abuse – the Brazilian experience Organized by the Government of Brazil, Black initiative for a new drug policy, the Brazilian Drug Policy Platform, Intercambios Asociación Civil (Argentina) and the Igarapé Institute. 9-9.50 a.m. Then and Now: Industry play books and addiction marketing M7 Organized by the Government of Sri Lanka and IOGT International. 9-9.50 a.m. Drug treatment in Southern Europe: providing solutions in times of crisis M0E79 Organized by the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA), the Proyecto Hombre Association and Dianova International. 1.10–2 p.m. Alternative Development: What Can Europe Do? M3 Organized by the Government of Norway, Stichting EURAD (Europe Against Drugs), FORUT–Campaign for Development and Solidarity. 1.10–2 p.m. Drug Courts: The Promise and Reality M4 Organized by the Government of Ecuador, the Open Society Foundations, the and the Washington Office on Latin America 1.10–2 p.m. The challenges facing European countries in the context of the Warsaw M6 Declaration’s implementation

Organized by the Government of Poland and the Foundation of the Polish Drug Policy Network. 1.10–2 p.m. Women, Drug Policy and Incarceration in the Americas M7 Organized by the Washington Office on Latin America, International Drug Policy Consortium, Dejusticia, Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales and the Organization of American States Inter-American Commission on Women. 1.10–2 p.m. Protecting the World’s Youth: Exploring the Implications of Local and M0E100 International Drug Regulations Organized by Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Youth Organisations for Drug Action and Youth Rise. 1.10–2 p.m. Introduction to Social Clubs M0E79 Organized by the Nonviolent Radical Party, Transnational and Transparty; Regulación Responsable, Chanvre & Libertés—NORML France; Fundación Renovatio; the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service; and French Alternatives on Addiction and Toxicomanies. 1.30–2.30 p.m. Alternative Development: Effective implementation of UNGPs on AD BR-A Organized by the Governments of Thailand, Japan and Peru and the Royal Project Foundation. 2.20–3.10 p.m. Early warning systems on NPS: practical responses to a growing problem M3 Organized by the UNODC Laboratory and Scientific Section and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. 2.20–3.10 p.m. Capacity-building for Effective Law Enforcement M4 Organized by the Government of Pakistan and the UNODC Country Office Pakistan.

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2.20–3.10 p.m. Launch of an Online Platform for Drug NGOs – “NGO Marketplace” M6 Organized by the UNODC Civil Society Team and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs. 2.20–3.10 p.m. Launch of an Online Platform for Drug NGOs – “NGO Marketplace” M6 Organized by the UNODC Civil Society Team and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs. 2.20–3.10 p.m. Drug policy and sustainable development: Challenges and opportunities M7 Organized by the Government of Norway, Christian Aid, the International Drug Policy Consortium and Health Poverty Action. 2.20–3.10 p.m. Role of NGOs in Drug Demand Reduction in Central and West Asia M0E100 Organized by the Society for Recovery Support, the Asian Drug Demand Reduction NGOs Association and the Rebirth Charity Society.

EXHIBITS (14-22 March 2016)

VIC, Rotunda, Ground floor, C-Building

Narcotics Control in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Countries Organized by the Government of Saudi Arabia

UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries

Training Strategy for Effective Counter-narcotics Law Enforcement Organized by the Government of Pakistan / UNODC Country Office Pakistan

Sale of UN Philatelic Items and Personalized Stamp Sheet Organized by the United Nations Postal Administration

Situation and Drug Combating in Sudan Organized by the Government of Sudan

TADOC Introductory Exhibition Organized by the Turkish International Academy against Drugs and Organized Crime

Comprehensive Approach to Drug Control Activities in Turkey Organized by the Government of Turkey

Singapore’s Approach to Addressing Drug Demand and Supply Organized by the Government of Singapore

Myanmar’s Activities on Combating Narcotic Drugs Organized by the Government of Myanmar

The Russian Federation in the Fight against the World Drug Problem Photo exhibition organized by the Government of the Russian Federation

Safe Mekong Operation: Joint Anti-drug Efforts in the Golden Triangle Organized by the Government of Thailand

All About Alternative Development and the Way Forward Organized by the Government of Thailand

GCC States’ Efforts in Combating Drugs Organized by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Criminal Information Centre to Combat Drugs

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Alternative Development in Peru Organized by the Government of Peru

Best Practices in Social Support and Empowerment Organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the UNODC Office in Tehran

M-Building, Ground Floor (M0E)

Community Voices of People Affected by Drug Policy Organized by the Coalition Each Person Counts: Stories of the World Drug Problem in Pictures Organized by the World Health Organization and the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section of UNODC

M-Building, First Floor (M01)

Recovery Can, Will and Does Happen! Organized by Stichting EURAD

UNODC Laboratory and Scientific Section Organized by the Laboratory and Scientific Section of UNODC

UNODC Advocacy Section: Publications and Drugs Exhibition Organized by the Advocacy Section of UNODC

UNODC Alternative Development Programmes Organized by the Sustainable Livelihoods Unit of UNODC

EMCDDA: Your Reference Point on Drugs in Europe Organized by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

WHO’s Contribution to a Public Health Perspective on Drug Policy Organized by the World Health Organization

Container Control Programme: Information, Materials and Films Organized by the Implementation Support Section of UNODC

Civil Society Documentation Organized by the Civil Society Team of UNODC

Promoting Evidence-based Drug Policy Organized by the Open Society Foundations

Harm reduction. Faces Organized by the Eurasian Harm Reduction Network

Stop the Harm / Support, Don’t Punish Organized by the International Drug Policy Consortium

Supporting Drug Users in Times of Crisis Organized by the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals