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COVID-19 Shows How Canada Needs to Prepare for the Next Crisis
As communities across Canada grapple with the deadly and damaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a rare window right now into how important it is to prepare for a crisis. Read More -
Report
Mapping India's Energy Subsidies 2020: Fossil fuels, renewables and electric vehicles
How have India’s energy subsidy policies changed? What have been the most significant developments in India’s dynamic energy policy environment? And is public support aligned with India’s desired energy future? Read More -
Report
2019 IGF Annual Report
The IGF 2019 Annual Report highlights our commitment to our 76 member countries to ensure mining's benefits are shared and leveraged for sustainable development. Read More -
Commentary
Protecting Against Investor–State Claims Amidst COVID-19: A call to action for governments
This commentary takes stock of emergency measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19 and provides governments with options for avoiding a surge of investor-state claims challenging those measures. Read More -
Blog
Doubling Down on Alberta's Oil and Gas Sector Is a Risk Canadians Can’t Afford to Take
There's no question that people across Alberta need urgent help. But is injecting tens of billions into oil and gas corporations the right kind of help? Read More -
Blog
Economic Stimulus Should Reward Front Runners on Sustainable Development
How can we ensure COVID-19 stimulus packages include targets on environmental performance, social cohesion, and economic governance? Read More -
Briefing Note
Mining Tax Policy Responses to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a humanitarian crisis. The level and type of relief required will vary by sector, and company, which is why IGF and ATAF have prepared this guide in English, French, and Spanish for resource-rich developing countries specifically. Read More -
Report
2020 IGF-PDAC-WEF Sustainability Forum: The Future of Work in the Minerals Industry
On February 29, 2020, the IGF, PDAC, and WEF co-hosted the Sustainability Forum, which focused on The Future of Work in the Minerals Industry. Read More -
Blog
We Need a Global Stimulus Package to Avoid a COVID-19 Hunger Crisis
The loss of income for billions of people could be the most devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's directly connected to a pending hunger crisis. Read More -
Commentary
Environmental, Social, and Governance Targets of the March 2020 Economic Stimulus
Can these economic stimulus packages be accompanied by targets on environmental performance, social cohesion, and economic governance? Read More