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Overview

Africa’s critical minerals are attracting unprecedented global interest as demand grows for clean energy technologies. Yet, for communities living near mining operations, mineral development can bring land displacement, environmental degradation, livelihood losses and limited participation in decisions that directly affect them.

This webinar will explore what responsible mineral development should look like in practice, drawing on emerging trends, policy developments, and real-world experiences.

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Objectives

The webinar seeks to:
  • Examine how critical mineral extraction affects local communities across Africa.
  • Explore ways to strengthen community participation in mining-related decisions.
  • Discuss approaches for protecting land, livelihood and environmental rights.
  • Highlight mechanisms for improving transparency, accountability and benefit-sharing.
  • Discuss strategies for balancing investment, environmental protection and community interests.
  • Identify policy reforms needed to make Africa’s critical minerals sector more inclusive and community-centred.

Why Attend?

Participants will gain:
  • A clearer understanding of the community justice issues surrounding critical mineral extraction.
  • Insights into how governments and mining companies can meaningfully engage affected communities.
  • Practical perspectives on fair compensation, local development and benefit-sharing.
  • An opportunity to engage with experts and stakeholders working at the intersection of mining, governance and community rights.

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Who Should Attend?

  • Policymakers and government officials
  • Mining regulators and local government authorities
  • Mining and energy industry professionals
  • Traditional and community leaders
  • Civil society and community-based organisations
  • Environmental and human rights advocates
  • Development partners and international organisations
  • Researchers, academics and students
  • Journalists and policy communicators

Key Focus Areas

  • Community rights in critical mineral development
  • Meaningful consultation and community participation
  • Free, Prior and Informed Consent
  • Land acquisition, displacement and fair compensation
  • Environmental protection and community health
  • Local content, employment and livelihood opportunities
  • Revenue-sharing and community development agreements
  • Gender and the unequal impacts of mineral extraction
  • Grievance mechanisms and access to remedy
  • Building a just and inclusive energy transition in Africa

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Speakers

Nfor Nde Nyambi

Research Fellow (Cameroon)

ACCET

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