Forum
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Save The Date:
16th June 2025
CIRAN Forum Event in Rovaniemi, Finland
in the framework of the OECD Conference
“Workshop on CRM Act and permitting minerals in and near areas of protected nature”
Call for participants to join the upcoming in-person CIRAN Community of Practice event in Rovaniemi – A workshop using the peer-learning methodology
Event details
- When? Monday, 16th of June, 2025
- Time: 09:30h – 16:00h EEST
- Where? University of Lapland (Rovaniemi, Finland)
- Who? If you are affected or represent a permitting authority, industry, academia, or any other relevant stakeholder, you are invited to join the discussion.
Subjects
- Environmental impact assessment
- Technological aspects
- Environmental aspects
- Environmental protection vs need for CRMs
- Stakeholder engagement
REGISTRATION (in-person participants only)
Register to scure your spot! We have a limited number of places and those accepted will have a partial travel support.
Coordination contacts
- Ronald Arvidsson, Swedish Geological Survey (SGU): ronald.arvidsson@sgu.se
- Nike Luodes, Finnish Geological Survey (GTK): nike.luodes@gtk.fi

The search for green solutions in mining
A lasting learning community
In order to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, CIRAN is establishing a community of practice, bringing together dedicated experts over time. This Forum connects mining and environmental permitting authorities, regional and local governments, managers of protected areas, geological surveys, industry associations and civil society representatives engaged in sustainable management of natural resources. With a focus on peer learning, capacity-building, and the dissemination of best practices, the Forum will remain active beyond the EU funding period