Redefining Mining: Balancing the Need for Minerals with Protecting People and the Planet. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 18 November 2024– 20 November 2024, Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland
The 20th Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), hosted by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, is taking place from November 18-20, 2024.
This year's meeting will delve into pressing global topics under the overarching theme of sustainability in mining. The agenda includes accelerating the production of critical minerals, exploring circularity to bridge supply gaps, fiscal tools for promoting sustainable practices, integrating gender equality, navigating global standards, and the importance of non-metallic minerals, this event is poised to inspire actionable change. Participants will engage in discussions on protecting nature during the energy transition, prioritizing human elements in mining, regional dialogues on mineral supply chains, and the transformative potential of disruptive technologies in the sector.
The IGF Annual General Meeting offers an opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate on the industry's most crucial challenges and innovations.
Register here - https://indico.un.org/event/1005818/
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The 20th Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), hosted by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, is taking place from November 18-20, 2024.
This year's meeting will delve into pressing global topics under the overarching theme of sustainability in mining. The agenda includes accelerating the production of critical minerals, exploring circularity to bridge supply gaps, fiscal tools for promoting sustainable practices, integrating gender equality, navigating global standards, and the importance of non-metallic minerals, this event is poised to inspire actionable change. Participants will engage in discussions on protecting nature during the energy transition, prioritizing human elements in mining, regional dialogues on mineral supply chains, and the transformative potential of disruptive technologies in the sector.
The IGF Annual General Meeting offers an opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate on the industry's most crucial challenges and innovations.
Register here - https://indico.un.org/event/1005818/