Democratic Republic of Congo is pivotal in the global fight against climate change as it contributes to meeting demand for...
Côte d’Ivoire takes action to combat mercury use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
Côte d'Ivoire acts to reduce mercury pollution from its artisanal gold mining sector Over half a ton of mercury is...
Recycled Gold—How Responsible Is It? (Hint: Not Always)
When buying a new piece of jewellery, consumers are often presented with a dilemma—how to ensure their purchase is contributing...
Uganda Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
The planetGOLD Uganda project aims to reduce mercury use by 15 tonnes over five years and support 4,500 artisanal miners...
New Training Videos Support Artisanal Miners to Improve Health, Safety & Gender Equality
IMPACT has launched a series of training videos to support artisanal miners in improving their health and safety practices at...
The Kenyan Connection: Shedding Light on a Global Hub in the Trade of Illicit Gold and Mercury
In 2020, just before COVID-19 shut down many of the world’s borders, an IMPACT researcher had a front row seat...
Supporting Artisanal Gold Miners to Become Environmentally Responsible
Is it possible to advance gender equality, development, and peace while supporting communities to protect the environment? We don’t just...
Ottawa Conference Highlights how Natural Resources can Support Peace and Development
In September, IMPACT brought together over 100 stakeholders for a one-day conference to discuss natural resources in areas where security...