A hub for cannabis research in California.

Our interdisciplinary scholars research the social and environmental dimensions of cannabis agriculture and production.

We engage with growers, local communities, Tribes, and government agencies to bolster public dialogue, inform policies and programs, and support prosperous communities within a healthy environment.

Research Awards from the CA DCC

UC Berkeley was recently been awarded $3.2 million across three projects by the California Department of Cannabis Control. We look forward to continuing to work alongside our growing Berkeley CRC team of faculty, staff, affiliate, and student researchers as we collectively address cannabis policy, land use, community, and environmental progress.

Rescheduling Webinar: Possibilities & Limits

Amanda Reiman, PhD, led a discussion on the implications of rescheduling cannabis, with panelists including Dr. Daniele Piomelli, Ethan Fallon, Aaron Smith, Dr. Jordan Tischler, and Steph Sherer. The panelists discussed the potential impact of rescheduling on research, policy, and the cannabis industry, including the reduction of administrative and regulatory burdens for researchers, the potential for more research into therapeutic mechanisms, and the potential for federal agencies like the EPA and FDA to become more involved in cannabis regulation. The panelists also discussed the potential impact of rescheduling on the urgency to pass legislation legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis under state and federal laws and where they would ideally place cannabis in the scheduling system.

Unchecking the box: Overcoming barriers to meaningful consultation

This study analyzes key barriers to meaningful Tribal consultation through analysis of intergovernmental consultation policy and practice in California. We argue that these barriers trace back to asymmetrical power relations and legacies of colonial governance and exclusion, and we offer recommendations to strengthen Tribal-agency relations in cultural resource protection.

Our Research

Policy

Cannabis policy intersects all of our work.

Community

We study cannabis culture, politics and economy.

Land Use

Cannabis farms leave lasting imprints. We measure impacts.

Environment

Regulation promises mitigation. We assess threats.

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