Impact assessments
Minimizing negative social and environmental impacts
To minimize negative social and environmental impacts of their activities, mining companies need to complete an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and associated environmental and social management plans.
WWF thinks an ESIA should be mandatory for all new mining facilities and associated infrastructure in areas of sensitive biodiversity.
Environmental and social impact assessments should be undertaken according to the highest international standards. For this to happen, real, informed consultation with all stakeholders is essential.
To address this issue, WWF is taking the following actions:
WWF thinks an ESIA should be mandatory for all new mining facilities and associated infrastructure in areas of sensitive biodiversity.
All processes should be covered
The ESIA should cover all processes, starting with the exploration phase. ESIA should also be mandatory in the case of significant changes to operations at existing facilities.Environmental and social impact assessments should be undertaken according to the highest international standards. For this to happen, real, informed consultation with all stakeholders is essential.
To address this issue, WWF is taking the following actions:
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Advocacy
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Critical review
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Work with companies
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Capacity building
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Independent advisory board
WWF thinks environmental and social impact assessment should be mandatory for all new mining facilities and associated infrastructure in areas of sensitive biodiversity.
Environmental and social impact assessment should be mandatory for all new mining facilities and associated infrastructure in areas of sensitive biodiversity.
