Introduction

The extractive industries mining, oil, and gas remain among the most economically powerful yet socially sensitive sectors globally. While they drive industrial growth, energy security, and infrastructure development, they are also frequently associated with human rights violations, environmental degradation, land dispossession, labor exploitation, and community displacement. Human Rights in Extractive Industries Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the critical knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure ESG compliance, responsible mining, corporate accountability, due diligence, and sustainable development governance.

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, stakeholders are increasingly held accountable through frameworks such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), ESG reporting standards, OECD Due Diligence Guidelines, climate justice frameworks, and Indigenous rights protections. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how extractive operations intersect with human rights law, environmental justice, community engagement, gender equality, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Participants will explore real-world case studies, regulatory frameworks, grievance mechanisms, and monitoring systems to ensure ethical resource governance and long-term sustainable impact in extractive regions.

Programme Curriculum

Human Rights in Extractive Industries Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in extractive industries
Analyze ESG compliance frameworks in mining and oil & gas sectors
Evaluate community displacement and land rights conflicts
Apply UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
Strengthen knowledge of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC)
Assess environmental justice and climate change impacts
Identify risks of labor exploitation, child labor, and unsafe working conditions
Develop strategies for corporate accountability and transparency reporting
Implement stakeholder engagement and community consultation mechanisms
Examine anti-corruption and ethical governance in extractive contracts
Strengthen grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs) for affected communities
Promote gender equality and inclusion in extractive industries
Build capacity for sustainable development and responsible resource governance

Target Audience

Mining, oil, and gas company executives
CSR and ESG compliance officers
Government regulators and policymakers
Human rights activists and NGOs
Environmental consultants and auditors
Community leaders and Indigenous representatives
Legal practitioners and compliance officers
Development agency staff and researchers

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Human Rights in Extractive Industries

Global human rights frameworks and extractive sector linkages
UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, and ILO conventions overview
Human rights risk mapping in mining and oil sectors
Corporate responsibility vs state obligation
Introduction to ESG integration
Case Study: Oil extraction conflicts in the Niger Delta

Module 2: ESG Compliance and Corporate Accountability

ESG reporting standards and sustainability disclosure
Corporate governance in extractive industries
Compliance audits and transparency tools
Investor-driven accountability mechanisms
Risk assessment frameworks
Case Study: ESG reforms in Rio Tinto operations

Module 3: Land Rights, Displacement & Resettlement

Land acquisition laws and compensation frameworks
Forced displacement and livelihood restoration
Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)
Community consent and consultation processes
Conflict prevention mechanisms
Case Study: Mining displacement in Latin America (Peru copper projects)

Module 4: Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and FPIC

Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) principles
Indigenous sovereignty and cultural heritage protection
Sacred land and biodiversity conservation
Legal protections under international law
Negotiation frameworks with extractive companies
Case Study: Canadian First Nations vs pipeline development projects

Module 5: Environmental Justice and Climate Impacts

Pollution, deforestation, and ecosystem destruction
Climate change implications of fossil fuel extraction
Environmental impact assessments (EIA)
Remediation and rehabilitation strategies
Just transition frameworks
Case Study: Amazon rainforest mining degradation

Module 6: Labor Rights and Workplace Safety

Occupational health and safety standards
Child labor and forced labor prevention
Wage fairness and contract labor issues
Trade unions and collective bargaining rights
Workplace discrimination and gender safety
Case Study: Artisanal mining safety in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Module 7: Community Engagement and Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
Conflict-sensitive development approaches
Grievance mechanisms and mediation tools
Social license to operate (SLO)
Trust-building with affected communities
Case Study: Community protests in South African mining regions

Module 8: Anti-Corruption, Governance & Sustainable Development

Extractive industry corruption risks
Transparency in licensing and contracts
Revenue sharing and resource nationalism
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) alignment
Long-term governance reform strategies
Case Study: Oil revenue governance in Norway model

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Human rights compliance ESG reporting Stakeholder engagement Ethical auditing

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Nov 02 2026

02 Nov — 06 Nov 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000