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Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Develompent
7 noviembre, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 9 noviembre, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
The IGF’s 19th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for November 7–9, 2023, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The theme for 2023 is Sharing Mining Benefits in the Energy Transition. Registration is open through the United Nations Office in Geneva.
Preliminary Session Descriptions
Bridging the Supply Gap: Where will the minerals come from?
With the accelerated pace of investments in clean energy and digital technologies, it is expected that the demand for minerals needed for the energy transition will outpace supply, at least in the short to medium term. This session will discuss market challenges impacting the supply of critical minerals, potential new and alternative sources of minerals to bridge the gap, and implications for policy-makers.
Building Resilient Supply Chains
A successful energy transition will require resilient critical mineral supply chains. This session will present new research from the International Energy Agency and will bring together IGF member governments from various regions to discuss experiences and pathways toward building and strengthening supply chains in support of the energy transition.
Strengthening Social Engagement
The session will examine ways to strengthen engagement on social issues, including gender equality and human rights. Governments, industry, and civil society will share impact assessment tools and examples of how they plan to minimize vulnerabilities for communities in the race for minerals to fuel the energy transition.
Community Development Agreements and Building Community Resilience
Mineral development can create new communities and bring wealth to those already in existence, but it can also cause considerable adverse impacts and disruption. This session will share examples of how tools such as community development agreements ensure that communities receive their fair share of benefits from new mining activities and help build community resilience.
Fair, Equitable, and Inclusive Energy Transition
The energy transition is playing an important role in society and in furthering sustainable economic growth. As the transition happens and society strives to achieve global climate goals, no one should be left behind. This session will discuss the actions needed to ensure a fair, equitable, and inclusive energy transition for all.
Managing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Better
If not effectively managed, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) can contribute to environmental pollution (e.g., from mercury use), community health concerns, and human rights issues. This session will discuss the pressing need to enhance the quality of life for miners working outside of the formal economic system while enhancing ASM’s potential to bring benefits to affected communities. This session will also present new IGF research on ASM tailings management and reprocessing, including mercury management.
Case Studies on Benefits Sharing
This session will present case studies that show best practices in stakeholder engagement and community benefits sharing. Case study examples will include inclusive mine closure in Africa and Indigenous Peoples’ engagement in Canada.
Transforming the Extractives Industries for Sustainable Development
It is imperative that the mining sector transform itself into a sustainable system that contributes to the energy transition. At the same time, when such transformation is enabled, resource-rich developing countries attain economic and social benefits from their mining activities while protecting the environment. This session will present new initiatives and research from international organizations, including the United Nations.
Financial Benefit Sharing in the Energy Transition
This session will discuss key opportunities and risks for resource-rich countries arising from the low-carbon transition, particularly the demand for critical minerals, and implications for the current model of financial benefit sharing in the mining sector. The session will include multistakeholder speakers from government, civil society, and industry.
Legislating for Uncertainty: Price volatility and integrated value chains in the energy transition
Pricing of minerals is not always straightforward. It may be complicated by price volatility, opaque markets, mineral grade and quality, the stages of beneficiation, and contractual terms. Pricing risks are especially high for countries that are host to critical minerals experiencing major price increases. During this session, the IGF and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development will present their latest joint practice note on mineral pricing, and participants will hear from representatives of IGF member governments.
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