Gold: MIning in the open pit. Image: Unsplashed
Gold: MIning in the open pit. Image: Unsplashed - What role do transparency and technology play in promoting a sustainable trade in natural resources? Is green mining a myth or can it become reality? These and other questions are the focus of an event organized by the World Resources Forum (WRF) on Wednesday, 13 October 2021, at the Empa Academy in Dübendorf. The event is part of a global conference under the topic "A Green Deal for Sustainable Resources". Experts from industry, academia, civil society and politics will shed light on the role of the raw materials sector in a shift towards a green, equitable and sustainable economy. Given the ever-increasing demand for raw materials, a common policy for the sustainable use of natural resources is more urgent than ever. Based on the various environmental, social and economic challenges, political initiatives such as the European Green Deal are striving for international solutions for a sustainable resource policy. To this end, the inclusion of the raw materials sector is essential.
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