2024 Agenda Sessions

World Bank

Join us for the launch of the highly anticipated State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Sector report on SDG5: Gender This ground-breaking report, a collaboration between the World Bank and PACT, applies the SDG 5 framework to examine gender inequalities in ASM and provides recommendations for creating a more inclusive sector.

Through in-depth analysis and compelling case studies, the report’s authors will discuss how including gender perspectives can enhance the ASM sector and offer practical suggestions for overcoming barriers to women's participation in ASM. Concrete recommendations include:

Make mining legal frameworks gender-inclusive 
Advance women's social protections at the mine and home 
Account for gendered differences in occupational health and safety (OHS) efforts at mine sites 
The report launch will feature a video presentation and thought-provoking lightning talks. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with two of the report's authors. The event will be followed by a press briefing at 4:00 pm in the Press Lounge.

This event is a unique platform for stakeholders, industry professionals, and media to gain insights and perspectives on achieving greater gender inclusivity in ASM.

 

Disruptive Discussion

The Silent 'C' - Communities! Are they truly part of the net-zero mining discussion? 

• Exploring the need to go beyond developing siloed decarbonisation pathways for mining's conventional approach to net-zero. 
• How do we challenge the industry to take an innovative and future-forward approach whereby communities are at the heart of its development. 
• How do we move beyond the standard discourse surrounding the Just Transition, and challenge mining companies to explore ideas around community resilience more broadly and with greater consideration. 
• Ultimately, what is the business case for a net-zero strategy for the mining sector that is inclusive, just and resilient?

DISRUPTIVE DISCUSSION: The power women yield as positive disrupters in the mining industry

As women continue fulfilling prominent roles and positions within the mining industry – their influence and impact continue to be recognised. From equipment operators to boardroom executives, women bring new approaches and increased emotional intelligence to the decision-making process – disrupting conventional process and outcomes which lead to improved results and outcomes. This discussion will celebrate the power that women are achieving in creating positive disruption in the industry.