Content
Mining is critical to the economies of many resource-rich countries in the Global South and to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Given the growing global demand for raw materials for energy and transport transformation, as well as for digital technologies, the highest possible social, governance and environmental standards must be ensured. For mining to contribute to sustainable development, profits must also benefit local communities - through better employment opportunities, fair tax payments and decent wages. At the same time, the extraction of raw materials must take place in a socially responsible and climate-friendly manner in the spirit of a just transition.
Objective
German development cooperation aims to play an active role in shaping the framework conditions for responsible raw materials supply chains and to promote the relevant international dialogue and networking within the framework of multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Approach
In advising the BMZ, the sector program is active in four priority areas: raw materials governance, social responsibility in supply chains, promotion of local value creation and geopolitical analysis. Gender equality and environmental and climate protection are cross-cutting issues.