The World Coal Association was founded by coal producers in 1985. Originally called the International Coal Development Institute, the name was changed to the World Coal Institute in 1988 and World Coal Association in 2010. The association was established to provide a forum for the exchange of information and the discussion of challenges relating to the coal industry.
WCA’s strategy aims to position:
- coal as a strategic resource that is widely recognised as essential for a modern quality of life, a key contributor to sustainable development and an essential element in enhanced energy security
- the coal industry as a progressive industry that is recognised as committed to technological innovation and improved environmental outcomes within the context of a balanced and responsible energy mix.