20th IGF Annual General Meeting

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 (UNCTAD). This year’s theme is Redefining Mining: Balancing the Need for Minerals with Protecting People and the Planet. 

Themed sessions during the AGM will include the following (subject to change):

• Accelerating the Production of Critical Minerals 
• Can Circularity Help Bridge the Supply Gap? 
• Fiscal Tools to Promote Sustainable Mining Practices – The Role of Tax Incentives 
• Integrating Gender Equality into the Mining Life Cycle 
• Navigating Global Mining Standards 
• Non-metallic Minerals for the Energy Transition 
• Protecting Nature Amidst the Energy Transition 
• Putting People First 
• Regional Dialogue on Mineral Supply Chains 
• Transforming Mining Through Disruptive Technologies