In October 2021 UNEP, together with the Church of England Pensions Board and the Council on Ethics of the Swedish AP Funds (on behalf of PRI) announced the creation of a multi-stakeholder advisory panel to support the foundation of the Global Tailings Management Institute. The members of the Panel represented a diverse set of interests reflecting the multiple stakeholders with an interest in effective tailings management. Supported by former Alcoa Tailings Expert, David Cooling, the Panel has met 9 times.