Thematic Sessions Led by OECD Directorates
Apr 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PMPasa Salonu, Pera Palace
Apr 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pasa Salonu, Pera Palace
Description
Directorates take the lead on key cross-cutting initiatives, combining project updates with thematic discussions.
14.00 – 15.15 | Mitigating material criticality through circular economy strategies
Presentation and Moderator: Mr. Shardul Agrawala, Head of the Environment and Economy Integration Division, OECD Environment Directorate
Panellists:
• Mr. Jarno Syrjälä, Undersecretary of State, Finland
• Mr. Sacha Levasseur-Rivard, Director, Global Affairs Canada
• Ms. Inga Petersen, Executive Director, Global Battery Alliance
15:15 – 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 – 16:30 | Traceability and Responsible Business Conduct
Moderator: Mr. Benjamin Katz, Sector Lead, OECD Centre for Responsible Business Conduct
Scene-setter: James Hermanson, Advisor, Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate OECD
Panellists:
• Mr. Heldy Satrya Putera, Deputy Minister for Strategic Downstream Industry, Indonesia (tbc)
• Ms. Elisabeth Caesens, Executive Director, Resource Matters
• Ms. Gudrun Franken, Head Mining and Sustainability, BGR
• Ms. Georgina Hallet, Chief Sustainability Officer, London Metals Exchange