ONLINE EVENT – Critical Minerals in LAC: The ‘S’ in ESG

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As governments and the private sector turn to clean energy alternatives to meet their climate goals, the boom in demand for minerals that are critical to the energy transition will profoundly impact indigenous and rural communities across Latin America and the Caribbean. Although the important role of critical minerals in securing a clean energy supply chain has been widely discussed, the social and human rights repercussions for local communities living near extraction sites have received less attention. Indeed, conflicts have multiplied between communities, mining companies, activists, and central and local political authorities, and in some cases, protests have succeeded in delaying or canceling projects. This event will explore ways in which governments and the private sector can promote sustainable development in mining communities and be held accountable for the negative externalities resulting from the extraction of critical minerals as well as how to build reciprocal relationships with local communities. 

We invite participants to submit questions through the Q&A function in Zoom or by emailing meetings@thedialogue.org.This event will be held in English and Spanish with simultaneous interpretation.

AGENDA

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM

 

Opening Remarks

 

 
 
Daniela Stevens, Program Director, Energy, Climate Change & Extractive Industries, Inter-American Dialogue
 

10:05 AM -10:30 AM

 

Keynote Address and Q&A

 

 
 
María Fernanda Ávila, Secretary of Mining, Ministry of Economy, Argentina
 

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

 

Panel Discussion with Q&A

 

   

 Panelists  

Natascha Nunes da Cunha, Lead Mining Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank

 

   

 

Kamila Gomez, Gender and Human Rights Specialist, Association for Responsible Mining

 

               

Joyce Nessin, External Affairs Manager, Cerro Matoso S.A

 

               

Olga Teresita Regalado, Secretary of Mining Development, Ministry of Mining, Province of Catamarca, Argentina

 

     

Joaquín Rojas, Founder, Pisadas Zenú

 

   

Moderator       

Daniela Stevens, Program Director, Energy, Climate Change & Extractive Industries, Inter-American Dialogue

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