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United Nations Environment Programme

Extractives

We support positive change in the extractive sector’s governance and business practices. We aim to make minerals, oil and gas work for all, with minimal harm and many benefits.

The Challenge

The global economy relies heavily on natural resource extraction, which has serious impacts on the environment and human health.

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Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

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Workers in a mine
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Global Tailings Review

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New Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management aims to improve the safety of tailings facilities in the mining industry

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How minerals and metals companies can help achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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Making mercury history

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