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IHA — International Hemp Association

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 222

The International Hemp Association, co-founded by David Watson and Robert Connell Clarke in the Netherlands. Served as a global clearinghouse for hemp research, connecting researchers, governments, and businesses with cannabis and hemp science during the 1990s and 2000s.

Clarke describes the IHA as placing critical infrastructure for hemp research worldwide. Any country looking to start a hemp program would contact the IHA for guidance. The association published the Journal of the International Hemp Association, which became a key reference for early hemp science. Clarke calls it 'a huge inspiration' to the broader community.

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