Resources Learn how ICMM is promoting leading environmental and social practices to encourage better industry performance. Safeguarding Water: Managing Acid Rock Drainage and Metal Leaching Access to water is a human right; integral to wellbeing and livelihoods, and the spiritual and cultural practices of many communities. Nature loss is a critical global challenge that threatens wate... Case Studies Content What is the mitigation hierarchy? Here's what you need to know Biodiversity is being lost at an alarming rate with hundreds of species becoming extinct every year, orders of magnitude above historical norms. In response, ICMM members are committed to helping c... Case Studies Content What is No Net Loss, and how can it be a tool for nature positive action? Nature is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with severe consequences to the global economy as well as wildlife. At its heart, a biodiversity No Net Loss commitment helps companies examine and un... Case Studies Content What causes tailings, and what can we do to reduce their impact on nature? While mining uses less than 0.1 per cent of the world’s land, its impact can be considerable in ecologically and culturally sensitive areas. ICMM members are committed to helping work towards a nat... Case Studies Content What are wetlands, and why are they so important for the environment? ICMM members understand that they are temporary custodians of the land on which they operate. They are committed to making as little environmental impact as possible during mining operations as wel... Case Studies Content Turning the tide: Ways ICMM members are protecting aquatic wildlife The aquatic world is suffering. Below the surface of the earth’s oceans, rivers and lakes, biodiversity and ecosystems are under unprecedented pressure from human activity. The mining and metals in... Case Studies Content Nature's allies: Mining's role in protecting the environment Minerals and metals play a crucial role in achieving the world’s sustainable development goals. ICMM members have pledged that they must be produced responsibly - the transition to green energy can... Case Studies Content Nature has all the best solutions The natural world is under threat. Species are being lost at 100-1000 times the historical rate with human activity and climate change the main drivers. As humans, when we consider how to begin to... Case Studies Content Key takeaways for mining from the Global Biodiversity Framework Nature is being lost at a staggering rate, with global species extinction rates 100-1,000 times faster than historical norms. This is not just a disaster for the richness and variety of the natural... Case Studies Content How TNFD is shaping nature-positive outcomes Nature underpins the global economy. But the natural world is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with species extinction at 100-1,000 times historical norms. Despite this, most corporations, inve... Case Studies Content How the circular economy can change the world The world’s economies have not always operated in the best interests of the environment, but today we have the power to change this, putting the natural world at the forefront of business decisions... Case Studies Content Guardians of the Earth: How Indigenous Peoples can teach the world to safeguard and conserve biodiversity For hundreds of years, Indigenous Peoples around the world have held integral roles as protectors of their surrounding territories, environment and resources. While representing less than 5 per cen... Case Studies Content Green Horizons: Safeguarding areas of outstanding natural beauty The world is full of beautiful landscapes that are under threat – and once lost, they may be gone forever. ICMM members have committed to helping create a nature positive future, halting and revers... Case Studies Content eDNA: The new science behind measuring biodiversity Biodiversity is the living pulse of our planet, from the smallest microorganism to the giants of the African savannah. It underpins the delicate balance of countless ecosystems, which are vital for... Case Studies Content Discover protected natural spaces around the world Nature and the landscapes of our world are under threat. It is more important than ever to conserve and protect what is left, and to restore what has been damaged. The Global Biodiversity Framework... Case Studies Content Discover a better future for nature on a journey though South America South America is an exceptionally vibrant part of our world, blessed with rich biodiversity, complex ecosystems and awe-inspiring landscapes. ICMM members are committed to reverse the loss of natur... Case Studies Content Championing conservation: How mining is shaping nature and development with communities In their work to help create a nature positive future, ICMM members are partnering with governments and local communities to shape the impact of mining and metals operations on an area’s environmen... Case Studies Content 400 billion trees: Partnering to protect the world's largest rainforest The fate of the Amazon rainforest remains pivotal in the struggle to reverse the decline of nature. Teeming with an astonishing array of flora and fauna, it serves as an immense reservoir of biodiv... Case Studies Content Working with water to benefit nature, communities and business Nature is formed of four realms, two of which relate to water: freshwater and oceans. Home to a wealth of biodiversity and vital planetary functions, water is essential to the health, wellbeing and... Case Studies Content Climate change impacts nature. Nature impacts climate change Climate change is happening. The year 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest on record for global average temperatures. The impacts of this warming can be seen in more frequent and severe storms, f... Case Studies Content < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 >
