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On Tuesday, 2 December, Canning House hosted its annual Mining Conference in partnership with Anglo American, sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. This edition focused on responsible mining and Latin America’s role in the global energy transition.

Canning House was delighted to host a Brazil Update roundtable with Michael Stott, Latin America Editor, Financial Times, on Monday 8th December.

On Tuesday, 2 December, Canning House welcomed Ilan Goldfajn, the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), for an insightful roundtable. The President discussed UK-Latin America Trade, the Bank’s work with Brazil, and business opportunities in the region.

On Monday, 1 December, Canning House hosted the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and former Vice-President of Costa Rica, Rebeca Grynspan. She discussed global trade, US policy, and the need for UN reform.

On the 6th of November, Canning House hosted a discussion with the Brazilian Ambassador to the UK, HE Antonio Patriota, and the former UK Regional Ambassador, Latin America and Caribbean, COP26, Fiona Clouder. The event offered an opportunity before COP30 begins to analyse the aims of the Brazilian government and likely outcomes for the UK at the upcoming Conference of Parties.

Canning House welcomed the Head of the OECD Centre for Latin America, Mario López Roldán, to a roundtable to discuss the ongoing work of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) in the region.