Webinar: How to strengthen mineral resource governance in 2021

On 19 January (9:00 am - 10:30 am CET), join the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Resource Panel and the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership for an expert discussion on mineral resource governance ahead of urgent and procedural decision making at the 5th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5). 

In its resolution on Mineral Resource Governance (UNEP/EA.4/L.19), the United Nations Environment Assembly asked UNEP to collect information on sustainable practices, identify knowledge gaps and options for implementation strategies, and undertake an overview of existing assessments of different governance initiatives and approaches relating to sustainable management of metal and mineral resources, including emerging issues linked to sustainable management of sand resources and of mine tailings.

What progress has been made on the UNEA-4 resolution on mineral resource governance? 

Do we need a new governance framework for mineral resources? What are some practical implications to consider?

What positive actions can we take in 2021?

The Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) has hosted two webinars in support of this resolution: Managing Metals and Minerals: Key takeaways from the 2019 OECD Green Growth and Sustainable Development (GGSD) Forum (5 December 2019) and Rebuilding Better: What's sand got to do with it? (13 October 2020).

Speakers

Aidan Davy, Chief Operating Officer and Director, Environment Programme, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

Daniel Franks, Program Leader of ‘Governance and Leadership in Mining’, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland

Louise Gallagher, Environmental Governance Lead, UNEP/GRID-Geneva Global Sand Observatory Initiative

Franziska Hirsch, Secretary to the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Antonio Pedro, Director, Sub-regional Office for Central Africa, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

Moderated by Ligia Noronha, Director, Economy Division, UNEP

Opening remarks from Martine Rohn-Brossard, Head of Section Europe, Trade and Development/Deputy Head International Division, Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)

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