2024 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

Harnessing Earth Observation for (Environmental) Due Diligence

May 22, 2024 | 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM

CC18

Description

Organised by Bundesanstalt für Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften & Rohstoffe (BGR) (Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources) This session discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with using earth observation tools for (environmental) due diligence in mineral supply chains, also exploring to what extent lessons from other sectors can be applied to the mining industry. Speakers will discuss the current use of Earth observation tools in monitoring environmental risks, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session. Speakers: - Dr. Abdul-Wadood Moomen, UNEP MAP X, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana - Dr. Melvin Lippe, Thünen Institut - Dr. Victor Maus, WU Wien - Alain Ombeni / Dr. Teresa Bornschlegl, BGR Moderator: Dr. Gudrun Franken, BGR Languages: English, French Contact: Teresa.Bornschlegl@bgr.de

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