Gender Impact Assessments: Breaking the pattern of inaction
How can stakeholders can take action to support gender impact assessments in the mining sector?
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) are hosting a side event during the 2023 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto, Canada to discuss how stakeholders can take action to support gender impact assessments.
- Date: Sunday March 5, 2023
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Reception Hall 104 C
- Light breakfast and lunch will be provided
- This is a free event, registration is required
AGENDA
Opening Remarks
- David Fournier, Deputy Director Development Operations, GAC
- Greg Radford, Director, IGF
Panel 1 | The Role of Governments and Civil Society in Overseeing Impact Assessment Frameworks
Moderator
- Carolina Rojas Hayes, Independent Consultant
Presenter
- Ege Tekinbas, Senior Policy Advisor for Gender Equity, IGF
Speakers
- Mamadou Bady Balde, Deputy Executive Director, EITI
- Melanie Campbell, Director, Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan Secretariat at Natural Resources Canada
- Joanne Lebert, Executive Director, IMPACT
Panel 2 | The Role of Industry Actors and Practitioners in Integrating Gender Equality in Impact Assessment
Moderator
- Carolyn Burns, Executive Director, Devonshire Initiative
Speakers
- Jennifer Adams, Country Director, Mongolia, Catalyste+
- Ben Chalmers, Senior Vice President, Mining Association of Canada
- Ginger Gibson, Founding Director, Firelight Group
- Susan Joyce, President, On Common Ground
Space is limited, please register if you would like to attend.
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