Side event details
This side event will explore innovative approaches to harmonize natural resource extraction with wetland conservation by implementing the FAIR principles—Fostering Accountability, Integrity, and Responsibility—in mining practices. As COP15 deepens its focus on sustainable development and climate resilience, our session directly contributes to these discussions by presenting actionable strategies that balance economic progress with essential ecosystem protection.
The event will feature a dynamic agenda composed of keynote presentations, interactive panels, and moderated Q&A sessions. Participants will gain insights into best practices, technological innovations, and collaborative approaches that enable responsible mining while safeguarding wetlands, which are critical for biodiversity and climate regulation. Envisaged outcomes include:
- Development of Policy Guidelines: Collaborative frameworks that outline actionable strategies for integrating environmental stewardship into mining operations.
- Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement: Fostering partnerships between government bodies, the private sector, NGOs, and research institutions to address regional and global sustainability challenges.
- Showcasing Innovations: Highlighting technological and management innovations that mitigate environmental impacts and support climate resilience.
- Knowledge Sharing: Offering a platform where case studies and real-world examples inform the global debate on sustainable resource extraction practices that respect natural ecosystems.
The side event is scheduled to be moderated by Dr. Elena Martínez, a renowned expert in sustainable resource management and environmental policy. Her leadership will ensure a robust, insightful discussion that bridges the gap between policy and practice. The programme will feature:
- Keynote Address: Delivered by representatives from hosting institutions to underscore the importance of integrating conservation efforts within mining economic activities.
- Video documentary: Showcasing challenges and ecological damages within mining communities.
- Panel Discussion: Featuring a leading mining industry executive, a government policy advisor, legal expert in wetland ecosystems, research and community work on wetlands preservation. This multi-stakeholder panel will debate the challenges and opportunities of adopting FAIR principles in mining operations.
- Interactive Q&A Session: Allowing participants to engage directly with speakers, delve into specific case studies, and discuss practical implementation strategies.
- Closing Remarks: Summarizing key recommendations and outlining next steps for policy collaboration in the lead-up to COP15.
By directly linking industry practices with environmental conservation, this event aims to generate policy recommendations that support sustainable development and boost climate resilience. The insights and collaborative strategies developed during the session will contribute significantly to the COP15 dialogue, ensuring that discussions are grounded in practical, real-world solutions that can be implemented across regions and sectors.