Mining, Conflict, and Conflict Sensitivity


Theme Icon - Extractivism, Emerging Technologies, and the Energy Transition

Date & Time
Jun 9, 2026 | 13.00 - 14.30

Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q41Mvu-cRqaZTTGPIvaFtg

Participants
Susannah Dibble, Environmental Law Institute (United States)
Mattia Frasca, Generation Climate Europe (Italy)
Simon Kaack, University of Bath (Germany)
Alexandra Maurtua Konstantinidi, The Livelihood Colab (South Africa)
Abdoul Aziz Idrissa, Ministry of Mines (Niger)
Antonella Lemos, George Washington University (Argentina)


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Paige Kelly, The Livelihood Colab, (South Africa)
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Potash Policies: Community Inclusion and Extractive Governance in Isaan, Thailand

Simon Kaack, University of Bath (Germany/United Kingdom)
Jirajade Wisetdonwail, Rainbow Journey Publishing House (Thailand)


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Abdoul Aziz Idrissa, Ministry of Mines (Niger)


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