Though eclipsed in 2020 by a global pandemic, the need for strong and cohesive action on climate change and environmental conservation has never been more dire. For policymakers, understanding both […]
Though eclipsed in 2020 by a global pandemic, the need for strong and cohesive action on climate change and environmental conservation has never been more dire. For policymakers, understanding both […]
On October 14, The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) was pleased to host a roundtable discussion on Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) in South Africa: Promoting Livelihoods through […]
In March 2019 the world’s environmental decision-making body, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), adopted a resolution on sustainable mineral resource governance. The resolution touches on many key environmental issues […]
“…access to formal, private finance is key to establishing responsible and economically viable ASGM enterprises, to create a long-term, sustainable sector that realizes its full development potential…” PlanetGold (August, 2020) […]
The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute is pleased to announce the release of its Year in Review, highlighting the Institute’s biggest achievements and initiatives from 2019-2020. This Year in […]
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) realized a significant milestone with the release of the world’s first Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (The Standard) in early August. CIRDI is […]
The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) has been chosen to design new financing options for ASM communities in Guyana. The project, in partnership with Conservation International (CI), aims […]
CIRDI has made a few changes to our leadership team in the past several months. We are excited to announce that Jaime Revenaz Webbe, CIRDI’s Director of Program Delivery, has […]
We are pleased to announce that CIRDI’s contract for delivery of the Supporting the Ministry of Mines (SUMM) Ethiopia project has been extended by 15 months, until the fall of […]
CIRDI Endorses the Stakeholder Statement on Implementing Gender-Responsive Due Diligence and ensuring the human rights of women in Mineral Supply Chains. Women’s Rights and Mining together with the OECD […]
CIRDI’s Work Learn Student Spotlight series highlights the diverse profiles and experiences of our amazing students as well as their impactful work that we are proud to share with […]
We at CIRDI are thrilled to hear of the appointment of Moura Quayle as UBC’s Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs, commencing August 1, 2020. Over the years, Moura has […]
CIRDI and IMPACT will collaborate to share expertise towards their shared vision of strengthening natural resource governance APRIL 3, 2020 – UBC’s Canadian International Resources and Development […]
With the launch of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) in 2017, the Canadian Government and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) signalled their commitment to placing gender equality and the empowerment […]
MARCH 16, 2020 – This clarification statement is a response to a press release issued today regarding CIRDI’s meeting with community members from the Shuar Peoples in Ecuador. On […]
“The financial sector believes that climate change can be limited to 2 degrees Celsius.” During an event posing the question “is the financial sector a friend or foe in addressing […]
The UBC Institute and the Canadian Council on Africa will work together in catalyzing resource governance as a tool to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals February 3, 2020 […]
Meet the CIRDI SUMM Ethiopia delegation at the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town next week! Join the country case study presentation on opportunities in the Ethiopian mining sector […]
Since 2016, The Canadian International Resources and Development Insitute was working with the government of Ecuador to support the sustainable development of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector. In […]
CIRDI’s SUMM project officer, Rahel Getachew, and the project’s expert, Chi Pam, spoke about de jure and de facto gender equality issues in the Ethiopian mining sector in the […]
In December 2019, the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) collaborated with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs’ Global Policy Project (GP²). As a defining element […]
During November 9-17, 2019, the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) welcomed a group of delegates from government organisations in Chile and Peru for a short course on […]
October 30, 2019 – With our colleagues in the Ethiopian Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, CIRDI is pleased to celebrate the launch of Ethiopia’s first online, publicly accessible mining cadastre […]
In collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Ethiopia, Women, Children and Youth Directorate, CIRDI’s Supporting the Ministry of Mines (SUMM) Project held an advanced training on gender […]
Since its inception, CIRDI has employed more than 40 UBC students in research and project work. Our students come from diverse educational, professional and personal backgrounds, thereby enriching CIRDI’s […]
RT @highgrade_media: "We have to look at small-scale mining as a livelihoods issue. The more we're able to package it as an interdisciplinary issue the more sustainable it will be." - Gavin Hilson, Professor @UniOfSurrey 📺 Full interview: https://t.co/Dw3nzgWJ0Y https://t.co/lGOxSLScj5
We believe mobilizing skills, talents, and perspectives is essential on the path to #sustainable natural resource governance. Learn more about how @CIRDI_ICIRD delivers on #SDGs through our learning and training programs: https://t.co/dcZF6DUZuK https://t.co/loRgo105yy 
RT @TI_Canada: Accountable #Mining field sites, for research, were chosen based on key characteristics such as access to key informants, ease of geographic access and likelihood of exposure to key concepts of concern. Read more about the process & results here: https://t.co/j2pQxAnIsc https://t.co/3qSbHpjXfH
RT @planetGOLD_org: What do we mean when we say responsible artisanal & small-scale gold mining is a tool for #sustainabledevelopment? This article from @gosia_stylo & @ken_mke examines key opportunities for responsible #ASGM to contribute to achieving the #SDGs. https://t.co/TioLC2zrHq
A hearty congratulation to @UBC's @DrRashidSumaila on his appointment as a Killam Professor! CIRDI was honoured to work w/ Dr. Sumaila as Faculty Lead on our CPAS 2020 course, and we're thrilled at this acknowledgement of his tremendous work on ocean conservation and economics.