IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
The leading global mining policy forum will be held under the theme of Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) is pleased to announce that its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place October 12–14, 2026, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This year’s theme is Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
As the leading international mining policy forum, the AGM provides a unique opportunity for policy-makers to connect with their global peers alongside actors from industry, civil society, and non-governmental and international organizations.
The AGM will include expert-led sessions that examine important aspects of mining governance, including critical minerals, legal frameworks, social inclusion, benefits sharing, mineral exploration, environmental management, sustainability standards, artisanal and small-scale mining, and more.
- All plenary sessions will include language interpretation for participants in English, French, Spanish, and Russian
- The AGM is hosted by UN Trade and Development
- More details will be shared closer to the event on the AGM website
IGF Government Forum
Following the 22nd IGF Annual General Meeting, the IGF Government Forum will take place on Thursday, October 15.
During this 1-day workshop, IGF members will join discussions on thematic and regional priorities. The IGF Government Forum is open to government officials only.
Upcoming events
Protecting Revenues in the Age of Critical Minerals: Key lessons in addressing tax avoidance in the mining sector
As major economies race to secure supply chains for the energy transition, resource-rich countries face a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure this boom translates into lasting economic benefit. Yet, with billions in public revenue lost to corporate tax avoidance each year, capturing a fair share of revenues from mining remains a critical challenge for countries across the Global South.
From Evidence to Investment: The systemic challenges facing nature-based infrastructure
Evidence from 45 assessments in 29 countries shows that nature-based infrastructure delivers strong financial returns and social and environmental gains.
Session 2 | Financing a Transition Away From Fossil Fuels: Building an implementation network for Santa Marta workstream 2
Tailored to the Americas, Africa, and European regions, this webinar will drawing on existing initiatives and useful precedents for the transition away from fossil fuels with the goal of building a network to support country-led implementation.
Session 1 | Financing a Transition Away From Fossil Fuels: Building an implementation network for Santa Marta workstream 2
Tailored to Asia-Pacific, Africa, and European regions, this webinar will drawing on existing initiatives and useful precedents for the transition away from fossil fuels with the goal of building a network to support country-led implementation.