Agenda: Combating Drug Trafficking and Illicit Drug Use

Committee: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Country: The Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
Delegation: Sairus Adhikari

1. Background
Drug trafficking and illicit drug usage are serious threats to public health, sustainable development, and
international security. Germany is aware that these concerns require an immediate, comprehensive, and
cooperative international response. Illicit drug markets promote violence, make huge sums of money for criminal
groups, and threaten law and order. Additionally, substance abuse and addiction have terrible negative effects on
one's health as well as on society. Through a balanced strategy that incorporates law enforcement activities, public
health initiatives, and international collaboration, Germany is committed to combating drug trafficking and illicit
drug use.

2. Past International Actions

Germany supports the international community's initiatives to combat drug trafficking and illegal drug usage.
Important projects include:

● The 1961, 1971, and 1988 Conventions on Narcotic Drugs of the United Nations With the intention of
preventing drug abuse, promoting access to necessary pharmaceuticals, and stifling the supply networks of
illicit drugs, these agreements serve as the legal foundation for global drug control.
● The UNGASS Outcome Document for the 2016 Special Session on Drugs reaffirmed the commitment to a
thorough, equitable, and scientifically sound approach to drug control. It emphasized how crucial it is to
address drug-related issues through methods for sustainable development, human rights protection, and
public health-oriented policies.
● Germany actively takes part in the Global Synthetics Monitoring: Analyses, Reporting and Trends (SMART)
Program of the UNODC. This program helps nations respond effectively by improving knowledge of
synthetic drug production, trafficking, and usage patterns.
● International Collaboration: To combat drug trafficking, Germany engages in bilateral and multilateral
collaboration, including programs for intelligence sharing, capacity building, and technical support.
Germany also supports programs like the Global Maritime Crime Programme and the UNODC's Container
Control Program.
 3. Policy
Germany is aware that combating drug trafficking and illegal drug usage calls for an all-encompassing strategy.
The following major areas are the emphasis of our nation's policy:
● Germany focuses a lot of emphasis on preventative initiatives that target at-risk groups, young people, and
vulnerable populations. These programs encourage education, increase public awareness of the problem,
and offer alternatives to drug usage.
● Treatment & Rehabilitation: In order to lessen the negative effects of drug usage, Germany places a high
priority on providing easily available and evidence-based drug treatment and rehabilitation programs. We
are in favor of a multifaceted strategy that tackles the social, psychological, and physical facets of
addiction.
● Germany supports harm reduction strategies like as supervised consumption areas, opioid replacement
therapy, and needle exchange programs. These actions help people find support resources, save lives,
and stop the spread of infectious diseases.
● Border and law enforcement control: Germany is committed to stepping up its efforts to dismantle drug
trafficking networks. International collaboration, intelligence sharing, and targeted interdiction operations
are all part of our strategy. We also support initiatives to stop the corruption and money laundering that are
connected to the drug trade.

4. Solutions
Germany suggests the following measures in order to successfully combat drug trafficking and illicit drug use:

● Enhance information sharing, cooperation, and capacity building among member nations, regional
organizations, and pertinent stakeholders to strengthen international cooperation. To address the changing
drug issues, promote the sharing of best practices and technological support.
● Encourage evidence-based policymaking: Encourage the creation and implementation of drug policies
using evidence-based methods. In order to better understand new drug consumption trends, trends in drug
use, and the effects of various therapies, support research and data collecting.
● Support Alternative Development: Invest in sustainable development initiatives in drug-producing areas to
encourage alternative livelihoods and lessen the region's reliance on the cultivation and manufacturing of
illegal drugs.
● Improve Access to Treatment and Rehabilitation: Expand access to services for drug rehabilitation and
treatment that are both inexpensive and of high quality. Increase the efficiency of healthcare systems, give
healthcare workers training, and make sure that vital painkillers are readily available.
● Resolve the root causes: Take on the socioeconomic issues, such as poverty, injustice, and social
exclusion that fuel drug trafficking and illicit drug usage. Encourage possibilities for inclusive growth,
education, and employment, especially for marginalized communities.

Germany is still committed to cooperating with other nations to fight drug trafficking and illegal drug usage. We
believe it is possible to address these complex difficulties by taking a comprehensive approach that is based on
human rights, public health, and sustainable development.

5. Bibliography
● https://www.unodc.org/documents/wdr2015/WDR15_Drug_use_health_consequences.pdf
● https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/statistics/drug-trafficking.html
● https://www.bundesdrogenbeauftragter.de/assets/EN/
Drug_Commissioner_of_the_Federal_Government__Germany__2012__National_Strategy_on_Drug
_and_Addiction_Policy.pdf
● https://www.drugpolicyfacts.org/region/germany
● https://www.bfarm.de/DE/Bundesopiumstelle/Betaeubungsmittel/_node.html
● https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/btmg_1981/BJNR106810981.html