SDG9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
With our strong focus on sustainable development there is great potential for ICMM to support the mining and metals industry in making an important and lasting contribution towards the UN’s global goals. We work with members and partners to catalyse lasting social and economic progress that supports an end to poverty, protects the planet and ensures prosperity for all.
SDG9 calls for quality, reliable and sustainable infrastructure that is universally available – through the development of new infrastructure as well as the retrofitting of existing, poorly-performing existing infrastructure.
Investments in transport, water, energy and information and communication technology are essential to achieving sustainable development and empowering communities. Growth in productivity and incomes and improvements in health and education depend on investing in such infrastructure. In addition, inclusive and sustainable industrial development will be essential to increasing employment and sustainable increases in living standards for all people. Without technology and innovation with an emphasis on sustainability (in terms of carbon, water and materials intensity), more sustainable industrialisation will not happen, and without industrialisation, sustainable development progress will not be achieved.
How is this relevant to mining and metals?
Mining requires significant infrastructure investments to develop, operate and export mined products. Especially where mining takes place in remote areas, there may be a need for significant investments in infrastructure. Shared use infrastructure, especially in countries with a large infrastructure financing gap, represents a significant opportunity for mining to expand access to critical services.
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