Addressing the Social and Financial Challenges of Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining

UNEP Chemicals Branch organized within the framework of the Geneva Environment Network a briefing to raise awareness, foster a dialogue and build collaboration with international organizations, the private sector and non-government organizations on the issue and challenges associated with artisanal and small scale gold mining.

Agenda

14:30
UNEP Welcome and Introduction

14:45
Introduction to the issue of Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining
(Presenter: Kevin Telmer, Artisanal Gold Council)

15:05
What are possible solutions to the ASGM financial and social challenges?
(Panel presentations)

Proposed Presentations (10-15 minutes each):

Supply chain approaches – Jewelry example (Presenter: Ms. Nawal Ait-Hocine, Cartier)
Gold branding – Fairtrade and Fairmined gold example (Presenter: Mr. Patrick Schein, President S&P Trading /nExecutive Board Member – Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM))
Government approaches at the national level (Presenter: Mr. Juan Miguel Cuna, Philippines Department of Environment & Natural Resources)
Independent local initiatives (Video presentation: Crispin Clean T Mine)
Reducing social conflict between Large Scale and Small Scale Miners (Presenter: Ms. Anne-Marie Fleury, International Council on Metals and Mining (to be confirmed))

16:15
Panel Questions and Answers
(Facilitated by Ms. Susan Kean, Natural Resources Defense Council)

Facilitated discussion on ASGM and the role of the various stakeholders
Discussion on possible next steps / areas for collaboration

17:00
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