Permanent Observer Organisations

Governmental 

Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), World Bank (IBRD), World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Non Governmental

Association of the European Non Ferrous Metals Industries (EUROMETAUX), Association of European Storage Battery Manufacturers (EUROBAT) , Battery Council International (BCI), European General Galvanizers Association (EGGA) , International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), International Zinc Association (IZA), International Lead Association (ILA).