We have developed a biodiversity action plan bap in keeping with international standards towards sustainable mining and ifc for protecting and conserving biodiversity. Icmm sustainable development framework for the mining industry annemarie fleury, program director. We propose a more transparent and sciencebased approach, supported with a new formula, to help design biodiversity offsets to realise their potential in enabling more responsible mining that better balances economic development opportunities for mining and biodiversity conservation. A global mapping of companies efforts to manage biodiversity is provided. Mining and biodiversity living together international mining. Working to positively contribute to biodiversity conservation. Consortium w3c in the framework of the semantic web movement. Biodiversity conservation status of the application area. The wealth that mining creates gives the industry the opportunity to have a positive effect on biodiversity. Biodiversity loss from deepsea mining nature geoscience. When the mine is in use, whatever lived where that mine will obviously have been destroyed or will have relocated. We argue that traditional, sitebased conservation approaches will have limited effect in preventing biodiversity loss against an increasing mining. Demonstrating a commitment to biodiversity conservation is now an essential element of sustainable development for the mining. Its activities have included commenting on several cumulative effect management frameworks and conducting research on this topic.
These show the relevance of data mining approaches for biodiversity conservation and protected area. In september 2017, the nevada mining association gave us mining giant newmont the leadership in conservation planning award for the companys commitment to protecting wildlife in the state through its conservation framework. Pdf a strategy for the conservation of biodiversity on mid. A sevenstep framework for developing regional plans to conserve biological diversity, based upon principles of conservation biology and ecology, is being used extensively by the nature conservancy to identify priority areas for conservation. The need for a good practice guideline that focuses on providing practical guidance to the mining sector on how to address biodiversity issues in the south african context was identified by the south african mining and biodiversity forum. Biodiversity protection in somoza suffers from an absence of a unifying national conservation. Two tools form the basis of the conservation framework. Towards sustainable mining biodiversity conservation assessment protocol may 14, 2015 page 1 of 17. The framework aims at improving sustainability in quarries and at helping to manage biodiversity. The meeting discussed the environmental impacts of mining, the role of artisanal.
This is due in part to a growing awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation, but also because the industry often operates in remote and environmentally sensitive areas of the world. Compared with other lands uses, such as farming, the direct impacts of mining on biodiversity are often small because of the relatively small areas of land that mines use. The wwf regional office for central africa has released this 1 st november 2017 a study conducted in four countries of the subregion cameroon, gabon, congo and the democratic republic of congo on the extractive industry and biodiversity conservation in the congo basin. This protocol supports implementation of the tsm mining and biodiversity. A strategy for the conservation of biodiversity on midocean.
Action to stem the loss of biodiversity, including through the implementation of sustainable development goal 15, is urgently needed. Caffs mandate is to address the conservation of arctic biodiversity, and to communicate its. Biodiversity conservation and integrated conservation and. But mining and conservation interests do not seem to agree on. The role of mining in biodiversity conservation introduction biodiversity can be defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine, and other. The conservation of arctic flora and fauna caff is the biodiversity working group of the arctic council.
Principles and conservation by kumar u and asija mj pdf online. The tsm biodiversity conservation management protocol consists of three indicators that set out expectations for mining. Biodiversity conservation and integrated conservation and development projects icdps manager of the conservation area. The good practice guidance for mining and biodiversity was published as part of an extensive dialogue between icmm and the world conservation union iucn, which has been set up to explore different aspects of biodiversity conservation in the mining. Activity framework for biodiversity reserves and aquatic. Independent report on biodiversity offsets biodiversity. Towards sustainable mining mining association of canada. Working to positively contribute to biodiversity conservation working with key. Caffs mandate is to address the conservation of arctic biodiversity, and to communicate its findings to the governments and residents of the arctic, helping to promote practices which ensure the sustainability of the arctics living.
Caff mainstreaming conservation of arctic flora and fauna. This study, commissioned by wwf, highlights the links between mining and biodiversity. Mining and biodiversity guideline this is the full guideline that outlines the six principles for good decision making and goes into detail on the implications for mining companies and regulators at every stage of the mining. Applying the law as a minimum requirement is one of the six principles outlined in the mining and biodiversity guideline that should be applied towards good decision making when addressing biodiversity issues and impacts in a mining.
Biodiversityenvironmentalstewardship newmontbeyondthemine. Capacity building is arguably one of the most important contributions that the mining industry can make toward biodiversity conservation. The report explores the industrys experience of practical issues of implementation and adaptive. Pdf a strategy for the conservation of biodiversity on. Mining and biodiversity protection efforts at international governance recently, i was asked to contribute a small section on mining and biodiversity to the first global assessment of the intergovernmental platform on biodiversity. Achieving a balance while doing this requires better understanding and recognition of conservation and development imperatives by all. Ensure that the policy and legal framework for integration is there. Section 3 challenges introduces some of the key challenges around the quality of environmental impact assessments and environmental management plans as part of the process in considering prospecting and mining applications, and the key role players in this process.
Home tsm mining and indigenous peoples framework final. The voice of the canadian mining industry since 1935. Text mining for biodiversity national centre for text mining. Support inclusive and transparent integrated approaches to land use planning, biodiversity, conservation and mining. The answer to this is a little complex and scientists still have much to learn about how mining affects biodiversity. Sdg 15 cornerstones of the post2020 biodiversity framework. Under the convention on biological diversity cbd, efforts are underway to develop a post2020 biodiversity framework. May 02, 2019 the wealth that mining creates gives the industry the opportunity to have a positive effect on biodiversity. The issues related to biodiversity conservation practices in china. Pdf biodiversity and environment data mining researchgate. With the area under mining permits increasing rapidly, competition between mining and conservation interests can only intensify in the upcoming years. Nactem has produced a number of tools and resources, with the overarching aim of facilitating the collaborative study and discussion of legacy biodiversity documents by a worldwide community. Mining and biodiversity protection efforts at international governance recently, i was asked to contribute a small section on mining and biodiversity to the first global assessment of the intergovernmental platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services ipbes. Our kpis respond to european legislation and strategies for biodiversity.
Jun 26, 2017 biodiversity loss from deepsea mining. This publication shows how good practice, collaboration and innovative thinking can advance biodiversity conservation worldwide while ensuring that the minerals and products that society needs are produced responsibly. The resulting framework contains a set of 11 indicators considered the most suitable for all the stakeholders. Wwf releases a study on mining and biodiversity conservation. Pdf on may 1, 2015, somsack inthasone and others published biodiversity and environment data mining find, read. Biodiversity conservation management framework the. We work with various local, national and international organizations and programs to support biodiversity. It is imperative that key governance issues are addressed.
A corporate biodiversity conservation policy, consistent with the commitments in macs mining and biodiversity conservation framework is in place and is endorsed by senior management. Biodiversity practices reported by 163 mining and forestry companies are analyzed. Biodiversityenvironmentalstewardshipnewmontbeyondthemine. Mining is a significant economic activity in many countries recent studies show that 41 nations are heavily dependent on mineral development and a.
Oct 29, 2018 newmonts conservation framework agreement, nevada, us. National development plan executive summary zamedialib downloads. Division of marine science and conservation, nicholas school of the environment, duke university, beaufort, 28516, north carolina, usa. Scg strives to become a role model for conducting business operations along with biodiversity conservation on top of providing knowledge for other agencies and involving the society as part of biodiversity conservation efforts. The conservation targets, network criteria, and performance assessment framework applied here can provide the scientific basis for the design of banded apeis on midocean ridges across the globe, facilitating broad applications of a precautionary approach for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem function in the context of sms mining. You can copy, download or print oecd content for your own use, and you can. A framework for action on biodiversity and ecosystem management. Mining and biodiversity protection efforts at international. Our goal is to develop and implement a model for engaging companies and governments on biodiversity conservation. Many developing nations lack the resources to train and fund conservation scientists, and or, managers and their projects. Scgs green mining a mining model for sustainable coexistence. Apr 16, 2016 the answer to this is a little complex and scientists still have much to learn about how mining affects biodiversity. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth environment protection and biodiversity conservation.
The coal mining component of the grasslands biodiversity programme. Mainstreaming biodiversity in arctic mining challenges and. Conserving biodiversity through all stages of a mines life cycle is an industry priority and helps to maintain a companys privilege to operate. Caffs mandate is to address the conservation of arctic biodiversity, and to communicate its findings to the governments and residents of the arctic, helping to promote practices which ensure the sustainability of the arctics living resources. The good practice guidance for mining and biodiversity was published as part of an extensive dialogue between icmm and the world conservation union iucn, which has been set up to explore different aspects of biodiversity conservation in the mining and metals sector. Hudbay 2015 annual and csr report land and biodiversity. Conservation data centre is an example of a provincial data source. Conservation framework tools province of british columbia. Newmonts conservation framework agreement, nevada, us. Mining and biodiversity framework mac members accept that a corporate commitment to biodiversity conservation is essential and have agreed to the following commitments to ensure biodiversity conservation is managed effectively by.
In september 2017, the nevada mining association gave us mining giant newmont the leadership in conservation planning award for the companys commitment to protecting wildlife in the state through its conservation framework agreement cfa. Macs annual flagship publication detailing the latest trends in the canadian mining industry. The need for a good practice guideline that focuses on providing practical guidance to the mining sector on how to address biodiversity issues in the south african. Good practice guidance for mining and biodiversity secretariat of. The objective of this study is to fill this gap in the literature by analyzing the motivations for corporate commitment to biodiversity in the mining and forestry sectors, but taking also into account how these motivations can translate to organizational practices. Corporate commitment to biodiversity in mining and forestry. Mining and biodiversity conservation framework, andor communicated to relevant. On 19 december 2001, theafrica biodiversity collaborative group abcg held a meeting to learn more about the impacts of largescale and smallscale mining on conservation entitled.
Mining and conservation africa biodiversity collaborative group. The tropical andes are considered a biodiversity hotspot by conservation international, and a limited. Facts and figures 2016 the mining association of canada. Towards sustainable mining framework mining and biodiversity conservation the conservation of biodiversity1 is a commitment in macs towards sustainable mining tsm guiding principles. Biodiversity management frameworks environmental law centre. The mining industry plays a vital role in south africas growth and development.
Biodiversity the european network for sustainable quarrying. The mining and biodiversity guideline has had a long history. Best practices for corporate commitment to biodiversity. Home biodiversity conservation management framework. At the world summit on sustainable development in august 2002, iucn and icmm launched a joint dialogue on mining and biodiversity. These tools use the best available data from provincial and international databases to assess species and ecosystems for conservation action the b. A strategy for the conservation of biodiversity on midocean ridges from deepsea mining. Biodiversity conservation management framework the mining. We believe that mining, conducted in consultation with communities of interest, can coexist with biodiversity conservation. Icmm sustainable development framework for the mining. Download free sample and get upto 30% off on mrprental. A global industry association that represents leading international mining and metals companies who are required to implement the icmm 10 principles, including principle 7 on conservation of biodiversity.
Biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources international finance. The objective was to provide a platform for communities, corporations, nongovernmental organizations ngos and. The following products are available for download from the bgis website. Mac members are committed to transparency and public reporting on issues related to mining and biodiversity conservation. Mining and biodiversity a collection of case studies 2010 edition biodiversity conservation is, and will continue to be, an important consideration for mining in the future. Its activities have included commenting on several. A global industry association that represents leading international mining and metals companies who are required to implement the icmm 10 principles, including principle 7 on conservation of biodiversity and land use planning. A framework for measurement 21 the framework in theory 23. To date, the bap has involved a series of mitigation plans, including. The activity framework for biodiversity reserves and aquatic reserves is shaped by two tools, one being legislative. A strategy for the conservation of biodiversity on mid.
Compared with other lands uses, such as farming, the direct impacts of mining on biodiversity. Mining and biodiversity guideline this is the full guideline that outlines the six principles for good decision making and goes into detail on the implications for mining companies and regulators at every stage of the mining cycle 100 pages. The individual projects in which the work has been carried out. Mining code changes undermine biodiversity conservation in. According to the implementation program for biodiversity conservation major projects, special investigations on key areas.
Three categories of legal approaches to biodiversity conservation in order to establish best practice biodiversity legislation, it is essential to examine the broader legislative context to understand current failings and reform opportunities. Construction of a biodiversity knowledge repository using a. Good practice guidance for mining and biodiversity good practice guidance for mining and biodiversity. Policy instruments for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. The environmental law centre elc has been involved with the land use framework luf and alberta land stewardship act alsa from the beginning. Demonstrating a commitment to biodiversity conservation is now an essential element of sustainable development for the mining and metals industry. Construction of a biodiversity knowledge repository using a text mining based framework riza batistanavarro, chrysoula zerva and sophia ananiadou school of computer science university of manchester manchester, united kingdom riza. Following the release of the government endorsed mining and biodiversity guidelines in may 20, wwfsa conducted a study on the standards of environmental assessment practitioners eaps in the mining sector titled mining and biodiversity. An organizing framework describing the main approaches is proposed. Bates 20063 describes the legislative approach to biodiversity conservation as falling into. The framework aims at improving sustainability in quarries and at helping to manage biodiversity as well as to allow the creation of coherent reporting systems. Apr 01, 2019 mining rehabilitation and biodiversity conservation. Section 3 challenges introduces some of the key challenges around the quality of environmental impact assessments and environmental management plans as part of the process in considering prospecting and mining. Towards a national biodiversity conservation framework jstor.