Redefining Mining: Balancing the Need for Minerals with Protecting People and the Planet
The 20th IGF Annual General Meeting is set for November 18-20 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by UN Trade and Development. This year’s theme is Redefining Mining: Balancing the Need for Minerals with Protecting People and the Planet.
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) supports governments to advance good mining governance for the betterment of communities, economies, and the environment.
The IGF’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted by UNCTAD, is the leading international forum for government officials working on mining policy.
The AGM offers a unique opportunity for policy-makers to connect with their global peers alongside actors from industry, civil society, and non-governmental and international organizations.
The IGF supports more than 80 member countries in advancing their sustainable development goals through effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector. It helps governments take action to develop inclusive and gender-equitable practices, optimize financial benefits, support livelihoods, and safeguard the environment.
