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The minerals and metals industries, including the mining sector, have been associated with human rights violations and serious environmental impacts. How to address human rights violations and conflict related risks has been taken up broadly in due diligence guidance and company practice in mineral supply chains. Sector specific practical guidance on environmental issues is missing so far. read more

International cooperation is an important part of the Federal Environment Agency’s work. Environmental protection is a global task today, which is why policy advice in this field must also be directed towards international developments and actors . read more