Tribes Alive/Indigenous People’s Cultural Support Trust IPCST

An important discussion at London Climate Action Week 2026 explored the hidden costs of the global gold trade and the urgent need to tackle illicit gold flows that fuel environmental destruction, corruption, and human rights abuses.
The launch of Civil Society Policy Recommendations on Illicit Gold and the event “Gold’s Dark Web: The Hidden Price of a Booming Market” brought together Indigenous leaders, civil society, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss how governments and markets can strengthen transparency and accountability.
The voices of Indigenous peoples, whose territories are often on the frontline of illegal mining, were central to the conversation, reminding us that protecting forests, rivers, and communities must be part of any solution.
Ending illicit gold trade is not only about financial integrity—it’s about defending biodiversity, Indigenous rights, and climate justice.
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