Why do we need to be talking about sand right now?
What are the economic and social challenges and opportunities around sustainable sand governance?
What do governments, citizens and consumers need to know about sand and sustainability?
In this #GGKPwebinar, experts discussed the rising demand for sand and global calls for responsible mineral resource governance. The discussion will be moderated by Pascal Peduzzi, Director of GRID-Geneva, United Nations Environment Programme, which transforms geospatial data into policy-relevant information and knowledge to support environmental decision making.
Recording
Speakers
Charles E. Di Leva, Chief Officer, Environmental and Social Standards, World Bank Group
Pratap Hegde, CEO, Telematics4u, India
Lisette Heuer, Global Director Resilience and Global Water Strategy Director, Royal HaskoningDHV
Anthony McKenzie, Director of Environmental Management and Conservation, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) of Jamaica
Laura Platchkov, Senior Policy Advisor, International Affairs Division, Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
Moderated by Pascal Peduzzi, Director, GRID-Geneva, United Nations Environment Programme
Background info:
Sand and Sustainability: Finding new solutions for evironmental governance of global sand resources (UNEP, 2019)
Managing Metals and Minerals: Key takeaways from the 2019 OECD Green Growth and Sustainable Development (GGSD) Forum (GGKP, 2019)
Built on Sand (99% Invisible, 2019)