What is the Kimberley Process?

The Kimberley Process, established in 2003, aims to eradicate the diamond trade that finances armed conflict and undermines peace and stability in producing nations. These are called “blood diamonds”. Join us on this blog for a deep understanding of what the Kimberley Process is and why it is essential to the diamond industry.

What is the Kimberley Process?

The Kimberley Process is an international certification system that ensures that traded diamonds do not come from sources that finance armed conflicts against legitimate governments. It is named after the South African city of Kimberley, where the agreement originated in 2000. This agreement seeks to prevent diamonds from conflict zones from entering legitimate markets.

Goals:

Conflict prevention:

The main objective is to prevent diamonds from financing rebellions and armed conflicts that threaten the stability of states.

Transparency:

The process seeks to ensure transparency in the diamond supply chain, from extraction to sale.

International cooperation:

It encourages collaboration between governments, the diamond industry and non-governmental organizations to combat the illegal diamond trade.

How it works:

Certification and labelling:

Participating countries certify that their diamonds are conflict-free through a labelling system. Every legitimate diamond carries a certificate that ensures its lawful origin.

International collaboration:

Participating countries undertake to cooperate and share information to ensure compliance with the process.

Sanctions:

Sanctions are imposed on countries that do not meet the requirements of this process, thereby discouraging participation in the illegal diamond trade.

Conclusions:

The Kimberley Process is a vital initiative that brings together nations, industries, and human rights defenders in the fight against the illegal diamond trade. Behind every diamond is a story, and the Kimberley Process strives to ensure that this story is one of ethics, transparency, and respect for life. The beauty of a diamond should not be tarnished by the tragedy of human lives affected by armed conflict. The Kimberley Process is a reminder that beauty should radiate from the depths of the earth to the radiance of our jewels, leaving no trace of suffering in its path.

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