Cannabis Data for Public Health: A Strategic Partnership
In Colombia, marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance. While the country has regulatory frameworks medical and cosmetic cannabis use, recreational consumption remains illegal and is at the heart of an ongoing public debate. Despite Colombia’s leadership in cannabis licensing and production, there is still a major gap in accessible, reliable information about THC and CBD potency—critical for public health and informed decision-making.
In response to this challenge, Figura 01, CENICS and Flower Power have joined forces to generate actionable cannabis knowledge through the integration of science, social insight, and information design.
Explore Our Data
Curious about the potency of cannabis in Colombia? Dive into our data.
Connecting at the Harm Reduction International Conference 2025
We’re excited to join global peers in Bogotá at the world’s leading harm reduction event. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas, share our collaborative work, and explore how technical analysis, social insight, and visual storytelling can improve access to cannabis information in Colombia.
Flower Power, a pioneering project in evidence-based cannabis education, used near-infrared spectroscopy to analyze THC and CBD potency in real cannabis samples. With a harm reduction approach, they created a dataset in Colombia that providing accurate information to growers, patients, and users about cannabis potency of THC and CBD.
CENICS –the Center for Innovation, Culture, and Society– contributed its expertise in participatory research and cultural analysis, contextualizing technical findings within the social realities of cannabis use. Their work turned scientific data into meaningful insights for communities, organizations, and decision-makers.
Figura 01, experts in social impact and data visualization, led the creation of clear, accessible, and engaging visual tools. These tools make it easy for anyone—from users to health professionals and policymakers—to understand cannabis potency at a glance.