Our department is dedicated to promoting sustainable mining practices, facilitating a just transition to renewable energy sources, and fostering international cooperation. Our key activities include:
Sustainable mining practices
Developing and advocating for sustainable mining practices, including water and waste reduction, and increasing the utilization of renewable energy in mining operations
Formulating waste and water management strategies to minimize environmental impact, incorporating waste-to-energy technology and circular economy principles
Just transition and distributed energy sources
Developing strategies for a fair transition from carbon-based to renewable energy, including addressing impacts on affected communities and workers
Evaluating the energy potential of areas, along with an indication of the development directions for distributed energy
Developing strategies and concepts for the use of renewable energy sources at the regional and local level
Disseminating modern technological solutions in the field of effective use of natural resources
Developing strategies and concepts for reducing energy consumption and emissions
Conducting research and analyses to support the development of ecological energy sources
International cooperation
Establishing and expanding cooperation networks at the national and international level
Coordinating international projects
Implementing joint ventures with domestic and foreign institutions and local authorities