Ms. Abbi Buxton

Research and Gender Justice Advocate in Responsible Minerals Governance

Ms. Abbi Buxton is widely recognized for her work at the intersection of gender justice, extractives governance and responsible mineral development, bringing significant research and policy experience to international conversations on inclusion and accountability in the sector. Her work has consistently highlighted the need to center women, communities and equity within resource governance systems.

As a contributor to the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) dialogue at the Twelfth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12), Ms. Buxton helped strengthen the conceptual grounding of ARMGI around accountability, evidence and gender-responsive governance. Her contribution reinforced the importance of metrics and practical frameworks that move beyond commitments toward measurable outcomes.

Ms. Buxton has also been a valued supporter of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) and its evolving agenda, lending intellectual and strategic support to conversations advancing women-centered transformation in mining. Her support has been important in helping position ARMGI within broader global and African debates on responsible minerals.