Population growth, rapid urbanisation and industrialisation create global demand for metals, minerals, oil and gas, leading to rapid growth in investment. The extractives and energy sectors drive trade, economic growth and development in by creating jobs and boosting government revenues.

A major commonality between our three nations is the abundance of natural resources and the success and global contributions provided by our extractive industries.

Our nations are rising to the challenge of ensuring that our industries are both sustainable and climate sensitive as we adjust to new world challenges.

The opportunity for collaboration between our nations as leaders in extractive resources is significant for the world and the Chamber is committed to doing all it can to ensure that sustainable practice is at the forefront of these efforts.

Research and Development jont ventures are a particular focus for the Chamber calling upon the expertise of all three nations.

Similarly, our manufacturing industries are at the forefront of economic growth for our nations and are leading a renaissance in technological adaptation and advantage,

New industries are rising to the challenges of a rapidly adaptive world and not since the industrial revolution have we seen such a rapid impact upon our lives.

Many technologies and industries had not even been thought of a few years ago including the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence, nano technology and new energy sources and communication.

In this time of rapid change cross border collaboration is one of the key components to uptake and development and our events and business matching are designed to help promulgate such efforts .