Carolyn Burns

Director Sustainable Resources RESOLVE

Carolyn is the Director of the Sustainable Resources Program at RESOLVE. In this role, she works with a team to lead multi-stakeholder initiatives that drive sustained positive outcomes for people and environments impacted by natural resource development. Carolyn is a social performance practitioner with over a decade of experience leading collaborative problem-solving and research projects in the resources sector with affected communities, companies, governments, and civil society organisations. Carolyn is also a part-time MBA instructor in the Global Mining and Metals department at the Schulich School of Business.
Carolyn lives in Toronto with her husband and two kids. She is from Edmonton, Alberta and has lived and worked in many countries. She has a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, a Graduate Certificate in Community Relations in the Extractive Sector from Queen’s University, Accreditation from the Partnership Brokers Association, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from McGill University.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Can mining ever be nature positive?

What does it mean to be nature positive and how does this transition to mining.
Can miners be stewards of land and nature?
Should there be no go areas for mining, and if so, where in Africa?
Should mines only be allowed if they can show a net positive impact on biodiversity?

Wednesday 07 February 16:00 - 16:45 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 16:00 02/07/2024 16:45 Can mining ever be nature positive?

What does it mean to be nature positive and how does this transition to mining.
Can miners be stewards of land and nature?
Should there be no go areas for mining, and if so, where in Africa?
Should mines only be allowed if they can show a net positive impact on biodiversity?

Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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