Europe

In partnership with Global Affairs Canada and Alinea International, the ERGP is working with the Government of Kosovo’s Ministry of Economy to help build capacity in legislative and institutional frameworks that manage sustainable development of Kosovo’s mineral resources. We’re supporting the need for international best practices and sustainable approaches to underpin implementation of the project, and are working collaboratively to advise on approaches that can strengthen Government capacity to assess, design, develop, and deliver good policies, programs, and services that support a gender responsive, transparent, inclusive and responsible mining industry.

This case study shows that with adequate planning, rehabilitated limestone quarries can provide biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use activities, and sustainable cultural ecosystem services following mine closure.  

In this piece of research, we examine the interaction between national energy and conservation policy in Ecuador. Using the case of the Waorani territory in the Amazon, the team evaluates the efficacy of sustainability and conservation initiatives under conditions of oil and gas extraction.

This study contributes to resource politics and policy research by shedding light on an overlooked sector, artisanal and small-scale mining, and articulates the debate around its regulation in South America. 

Through Canadian Embassies in Zagreb and Belgrade, we provided training in The Process of Environmental Impact Assessment in Canada to officials in Kosovo and Serbia.  Drawing on Canadian best practices in mining, these two workshops covered regulations, EIA processes in Canada, participant funding, and stakeholder relations.

Drawing on Canadian best practices in mining, we provided training in the process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The ERGP delivered virtual workshops to participants from government and industry representing Kosovo, Serbia, and North Macedonia.  These sessions explored principles, processes, and the role of government, private sector, and industry.  We focused on the context of public communication of EIA, and its importance in mining project development.

The mission presented research results from an SPP publication on the royalty system for oil & gas development in the Black Sea under Romania jurisdiction and discuss fiscal issues in the development of Romania’s new Petroleum Law. Meetings were also held with other regional stakeholders including the Energy Policy Group, Romanian Energy Centre and National Agency for Mineral Resources.

The Royal Institute of International Affairs held its “Extractive Industries in Africa: New Approaches to Overcome Enduring Challenges” Conference to further to its commitment towards working with Tanzania and Mozambique on building enhances institutional capacity in extractive resource governance topics.