Greg Radford

Director Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)

Greg Radford is the Director of the IGF and has overall strategic, financial, and operational responsibility for the Secretariat and the execution of the IGF mission. The IGF supports its more than 80 member countries in advancing their sustainable development goals through effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector. It helps governments take action to develop inclusive and equitable practices, optimize economic and financial benefits, support livelihoods, and safeguard the environment. Its work covers the full mining life cycle, from exploration to mine closure, and projects of all sizes, from artisanal mining to large-scale operations.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Tackling sustainability amongst a geopolitically divided world

•   What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
•   West vs the rest.
•   Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism.
•   Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
•   Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict.

Tuesday 06 February 10:10 - 10:55 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 10:10 02/06/2024 10:55 Tackling sustainability amongst a geopolitically divided world •   What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
•   West vs the rest.
•   Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism.
•   Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
•   Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict. Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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