Anaïs Tobalagba is a business and human rights lawyer with 15 years of experience in natural resources governance and due diligence in extractive industries. She has led multiple projects assessing the human rights and environmental impacts of oil, gas and mining activities across continents, in countries including, among others, Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In that context, Anaïs has engaged extensively with up-, mid- and downstream industry actors involved in mineral supply chains such as mining companies, smelters/refiners, and transition technologies manufacturers, among other public and private stakeholders.
Anaïs has in-depth knowledge of international and industry due diligence standards gained through advanced academic and field research, consultancy with industry actors, and participation in domestic and regional regulatory processes. Anaïs has thorough understanding of issues related to governance and corruption, having worked with State representatives, regulators and civil society actors to reinforce transparency, information disclosure, and public and corporate governance and accountability in relation to extractive activities. Throughout her career, Anaïs has also developed sound expertise in gender-related issues in the context of business. She worked closely with women impacted by business activities in Guatemala and the DRC, and holds a Ph.D. in International Law, her research focusing on the effectiveness of due diligence legal frameworks to address risks of gender-based violence in mining operations. Anais speaks fluent French, English, and Spanish, and intermediate Portuguese.
