New NCEA case: ESIA/SEA for mining

9 May 2017

Mei 2017 - mining caseMining can have serious effects on nature and people. Since the mining boom in the first decade of this century, especially low and middle income countries have felt these effects. Effective use of ESIA and SEA can both enhance positive effects of mining, and reduce negative consequences.

The new NCEA case 'ESIA and SEA for a responsible and inclusive mining sector' presents recent experiences with environmental assessment in the mining sector.