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2016 IGF Annual Report

The achievements and objectives of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) are detailed in its first annual report.

By Greg Radford, Matthew Bliss on June 20, 2017

The achievements and objectives of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) are detailed in its first annual report.

The IGF supports nearly 60 nations committed to leveraging mining for sustainable development to ensure that negative impacts are limited and financial benefits are shared. It is devoted to optimizing the benefits of mining to achieve poverty reduction, inclusive growth, social development and environmental stewardship. IISD manages Secretariat duties for the IGF.

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Topic
Mining
Focus area
Economies
Publisher
IISD
Copyright
IISD, 2017