Assessing and Mitigating Environmental Risks for critical raw materials and minerals development in Central Asia

Mining and processing raw materials pose substantial environmental risks. This session provides an overview of the environmental risks associated with mining activities, including climate change-related risks, air and water pollution, and impact on biodiversity. The session then examines selected tools and approaches to assess and mitigate these risks, focusing on sustainable environmental assessments, sustainable infrastructure and decarbonisation frameworks, and circular economy approaches.