Upcoming event

Join this event launching Gulf Sustain's new research on the the social and environmental risks embedded in one of the world's most consumed resources – sand. This research, developed in partnership with Design for Freedom and Newcastle University, maps sand supply chains across the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Speakers and participants will examine and discuss the report's findings on how sand is sourced, processed, transported and traded across the Gulf, and what this means for businesses committed to responsible sourcing and human rights due diligence.

The session will bring together practitioners across the construction, energy, and extractives sectors to:

• Consider what the evidence reveals about their own supply chains, with a focus on highlighting key bottlenecks and high risk factors at the global and regional level.
• Have an open discussion with businesses directly and indirectly linked to sand supply chains in the Gulf, including sharing key challenges, approaches to responsible business practices and report recommendations.
• Identify areas of continued engagement with businesses on sand supply chains in the Gulf.
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