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Mining and Energy Council – Prerogatives of HCGI/HACIG

1. Human Rights Oversight in Extractive Sectors

  • Monitor mining and energy operations to ensure compliance with human rights standards, particularly in host communities and labor environments.

2. Environmental Protection

  • Oversee and advocate for responsible environmental practices in mining and energy projects to prevent degradation and promote sustainability.

3. Community Engagement & Protection

  • Defend the rights of local populations affected by mining or energy activities, ensuring fair compensation, safety, and informed consent.

4. Transparency and Anti-Corruption

  • Promote transparency in the allocation of mining/energy licenses, revenues, and contracts to fight corruption and misuse of …

5. Worker Safety & Labor Rights

  • Advocate for decent working conditions, occupational health, and the protection of labor rights in the mining and energy sectors.

6. Conflict Prevention and Mediation

  • Intervene in disputes between companies and communities or workers to promote peaceful resolutions and long-term stability.

7. Policy Analysis and Legal Advocacy

  • Review national and international laws, policies, and practices in the extractive industries and make recommendations for justice-based reforms.

8. Monitoring of Renewable Energy Projects

  • Support the development of renewable energy while ensuring it respects local rights and ecological standards.

9. Research & Resource Mapping

  • Conduct studies to assess the social and environmental impact of mining and energy projects and promote sustainable resource management.

10. Partnership Development

  • Establish links with national institutions, international agencies, NGOs, and private stakeholders to promote rights-respecting extractive practices.