Extractive Industries Overview: Development news, research, data ...
WEBAug 13, 2021 · The extractive industries sector plays a strong economic role in 63 countries, many of which face challenges such as resource dependency and weak governance. The World Bank helps developing countries manage oil, gas, and mining in a way that contributes to sustainable growth and development, protects communities and …
Why does extractives matter? | UNEP - UN Environment …
WEBBut the economic benefits come at a cost: Climate change: Resource extraction is responsible for half of world’s carbon emission; Pollution: the extractives sector contributes to air, water and land pollution, toxic wastes and has caused significant water; pollution. Oil production has also gravely impacted the environment in countries such as Nigeria; …
Extractives | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
WEBThe global economy relies heavily on natural resource extraction, which has serious impacts on the environment and human health. We support positive change in the extractive sector’s governance and business practices. We aim to make minerals, oil and gas work for all, with minimal harm and many benefits.
About extractives | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
WEBThe extractive industry drives economic growth, creating jobs and supporting communities around the world. Mineral extraction plays a dominant role in the economies of 63 countries. Many countries face resource dependency and weak governance frameworks. The mineral demand for clean energy technologies is expected to rise by at least four times by 2040 …
Extractive, energy and infrastructure | IUCN
WEBAug 26, 2021 · IUCN is committed to engage with the extractives, energy and infrastructure sectors to achieve our global conservation and development goals. IUCN and its Members have been working with key stakeholders in these sectors, including companies, industry coalitions and associations, as well as state actors and regulators …
Chance for extractive industries to support an inclusive and ...
WEBMay 25, 2021 · United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - Time for Global Action for People and Planet
WEB4 POLICY BRIEF: TRANSFORMING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MAY 2021 rapid growth of financing needs also exacer-bated debt burdens and risks across the globe, including in ...
The role of extractives in Africa’s inclusive green and resilient ...
WEBThe role of extractives in Africa’s inclusive green and resilient recovery. Minerals such as graphite, lithium and cobalt could help meet growing demand for clean energy technologies. From ...
The Extractive Industries and Society | Journal - ScienceDirect
WEBThe Extractive Industries and Society is the one journal devoted to disseminating in-depth analysis of the socio-economic and environmental impacts of mining and oil and gas production on societies, both past and present. It provides a platform for the exchange of ideas on a wide range of issues and debates on the extractive industries and …
Extractive Industries: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBWith 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in …
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