# World Ayahuasca Forum in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-ayahuasca-forum-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-13T09:18:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The inaugural World Ayahuasca Forum was scheduled to take place in Girona, Spain, from September 11 to 13, 2026. Co-organized by the Yorenka Tasorentsi Institute, the Nixiwaka Institute, and the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service (ICEERS), the event aimed to center Indigenous leadership in global discussions regarding the psychoactive medicine. The forum focused on themes of ethics, safety, regulation, and intercultural alliances under the theme ‘New Time of Alliance’.

During the forum, participants including Indigenous leaders and researchers discussed the history, culture, and uses of ayahuasca. Journalist Altino Machado presented a panel regarding the globalization and cultural memory of the substance, noting that its transition from the Amazon involves complex religious transformations and the necessity of recognizing Indigenous oral traditions and protagonism.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Indigenous leaders and researchers convene for Ayahuasca and climate discussions

Indigenous leaders and researchers gather at the World Ayahuasca Forum in Spain, while Brazilian representatives call for greater inclusion in global climate debates and sustainable living models.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indigenous-leaders-and-researchers-convene-for-ayahuasca-and-climate-discussions

### 2026-08-25: World Ayahuasca Forum to convene in Girona, Spain

The first World Ayahuasca Forum will be held in Girona, Spain, this September, featuring over 100 Indigenous leaders discussing the ethics, safety, and regulation of the psychoactive medicine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-ayahuasca-forum-to-convene-in-girona-spain

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