SDSG is an independent nonprofit research institute advancing best practices for sustainable management of renewable energy and natural resources.
A landmark report outlining the vision and evolution of sustainable development in mining.
Evolution of Global Standards in the Extractive Sector: The Growing Role of the World Bank Group.
New perspectives and rules for sustainable development in resource industries.
Insights into emerging governance frameworks for minerals extraction.
Best practices and mechanisms for governance and conflict resolution.
Thematic report on mining’s long impact on Indigenous communities.
Examines court decisions on Indigenous consultation across the Americas.
Discusses how green mining affects Indigenous rights.
Analysis of mineral demand and Indigenous community impacts.
Policy-oriented paper on legal frameworks for Indigenous rights.
Standards for inclusive public and Indigenous participation.
Short paper highlighting aluminum’s role in the green economy.
offers an overview of Argentina's strategic position in the global lithium market. It emphasizes the country's substantial lithium reserves, particularly within the Lithium Triangle
Examines uranium ISL trends in Kazakhstan and Namibia.
Overview of industry standards in minerals certification.
Introduces the basics of RECs, their market function, and key considerations for equitable implementation.
Examines the hidden economic, environmental, and health costs of continued reliance on coal-fired power.
Also available via the SDSG archives. Identical to primary version above.
First volume analyzing pathways to a renewable energy transition for MEAN-served towns in Colorado.
Second volume with deeper analysis and financial modeling for transitioning MEAN communities.
A searchable catalogue of CDA legislation and agreements across 54 countries, offering real-world models and frameworks.
Practical field studies and frameworks developed in partnership with the World Bank to guide CDA design and implementation.
Guidance on the negotiation, structure, and implementation of CDAs across diverse contexts.
Governance capacity-building assessments conducted by SDSG in Uganda, Mongolia, Ecuador, Honduras, and others.
A global “Model Mining Development Agreement” template developed by SDSG and IBA for negotiating fair mining agreements.