For the session recording: Click HereWhile the extractives sector is an important contributor to the economies of several Pacific countries, it has also been associated with severe adverse impacts including human rights violations, pollution, social disruption and exacerbated inequalities. What are extractive companies and producing countries doing to prevent and mitigate these kinds of risks? What are some of the major issues currently playing out in the region?
The session will explore key themes related to the extraction of minerals, metals, oil and gas in the Pacific region. Topics covered will include, for example, indigenous peoples’ rights, gender equality, governance and accountability, grievance and remedy, tailings disposal, and seabed mining and deep sea mining. The session will include a diversity of perspectives and encourage an open discussion of the realities facing Pacific countries, local communities, companies, and other stakeholders.
This session aims to:
- Highlight some of the key issues related to extractives activities in the Pacific – including both current and proposed operations;
- Encourage open and constructive dialogue on the challenges involved in ensuring responsible practices in the extractives sector in the region; and
- Set out specific recommendations for key actors (including industry and governments) to take action to improve the uptake of responsible practices.
Session organized by Responsible Mining Foundation.
