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Since 2015, IISD has hosted the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) with more than 80 member nations committed to pursuing sustainable development through effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector.
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) is a voluntary partnership with more than 80 member countries, including most of the world’s major mining jurisdictions.
Hosted by IISD since 2015, the IGF Secretariat works with governments to advance their sustainable development goals through effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector.
Through the Secretariat, we help governments take action to develop inclusive and gender-equitable practices, optimize financial benefits, support livelihoods, and safeguard the environment. Our work covers the full mining life cycle, from exploration to mine closure, and projects of all sizes, from artisanal mining to large-scale operations.
Driven by our IGF members’ needs, we provide in-country assessments, capacity building, technical training, publications, and events to advance best practices, peer learning, and engagement with industry and civil society. Our work is focused on the following key policy areas:
Director, IGF
Deputy Director, IGF
Vice-President, Global Strategies and Managing Director, Europe
Lead, Tax and Extractives
Senior Law Advisor, IGF
Environmental Advisor
Senior Policy Advisor
Policy Advisor
Policy Advisor
Senior Policy Advisor
Senior Policy Advisor
Senior Communications Officer, Economic Law and Policy
Director, Tax and Sovereign Debt
Associate
Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Policy Advisor II, Tax and Extractives
Policy Advisor, Tax and Extractives
Senior Policy Advisor, Gender Equity
Detailing an eventful year that saw the IGF Secretariat deliver several new publications, workshops, and events for its growing membership.
Annual Report
May 24, 2024
A guide for governments on defining what should be considered as “strategic” or “critical” based on a series of objective criteria.
Report
May 16, 2024
How will emerging technologies affect the artisanal and small-scale mining sector?
Report
May 14, 2024
This report outlines technical aspects, governance frameworks, and policy recommendations for artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) tailings management and reprocessing.
Report
May 6, 2024
Strategic environmental assessments (SEA) are an essential tool for policy-makers working to develop a sector-wide vision for responsible mining.
Report
April 17, 2024
Exploring nuances in the key features of critical minerals and the new challenges and opportunities they present to fiscal regulation.
Report
March 22, 2024
How can sharing technological infrastructure support gender equality and serve the broad betterment of mining communities?
Brief
February 2, 2024
A compendium of best practices for governments to manage the full range of issues in the mining sector.
Report
December 11, 2023
Leading international mining policy forum, focusing on balancing the need for minerals with protecting people and the planet
Conference
November 18, 2024
Detailing an eventful year that saw the IGF Secretariat deliver several new publications, workshops, and events for its growing membership.
Annual Report
May 24, 2024
A compendium of best practices for governments to manage the full range of issues in the mining sector.
Report
December 11, 2023
IISD project on trade and climate change
Project

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