Sustainable Development
Biodiversity
The minerals' sector commitment
While mineral raw materials play a vital and valuable role in human wellbeing providing products that meet the needs of today's society, the way they are extracted from the earth has a potential impact on biodiversity.
The minerals industry is well aware of its responsibility to support biodiversity and is actively working towards its conservation and enhancement. Click here for some examples of company case studies from the industrial minerals sector.
Further examples can be found on: http://www.mineralsday.eu/biodiversity/.
Download the IMA-Europe Biodiversity Statement
Partnership with Countdown 2010
Countdown 2010 (IUCN) is a network of biodiversity stakeholders facilitating dialogue and strategic partnerships between business and NGOs. IMA-Europe became a partner by signing the Countdown 2010 Declaration in April 2008. Read more.
Countdown 2010 receives IMA Special Award 2010 for its innovation
At the biannual IMA Recognition Award Ceremony on 9 November, IMA Europe handed a Special Award to IUCN for the Countdown 2010 Initiative and to Sebastian Winkler for its inspirational leadership of this initiative. Read more.
