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Welcome
to the Non-Ferrous Metals and their Contribution to Sustainable Development
Web Site.
Recognising the important
contribution that non-ferrous metals can make to the overall sustainable
development of society, the member countries of the International Copper Study Group, International Lead and Zinc Study Group, and
the International Nickel Study Group
initiated a multi-stakeholder process in 1999 to address issues related
to the mining, production, use and recycling of non-ferrous metals. This
web site contains information related to the Non-ferrous Metals Consultative
Forum on Sustainable Development and its Working Groups and provides information
on the activities of the future collective work by the members of the
three international metal study groups.
Consultative
Forum Vision Statement
"Non-ferrous
metals are an integral component of our everyday life, both now and for
the future. To ensure that the benefits generated today by the activities
of the non-ferrous sector are secured for future generations whilst avoiding
adverse environmental and social impacts, decisions regarding the production,
use, recycling and disposal of non-ferrous metals must integrate economic,
environmental and social considerations. The member countriesof the
International Copper Study Group, International Lead & Zinc Study Group
and the International Nickel
Study Group, through their Non-Ferrous Consultative Forum, seek
to promote policies and practices that are consistent with sustainable
development principles and will enhance the contribution non-ferrous
metals make to society."
The Non Ferrous Metals
Consultative Forum on Sustainable Development, which comprises member
countries of International Copper Study Group, the International Lead
and Zinc Study Group, and the International Nickel Study Group, other
interested countries, industry, international organisations, and non-government
organisations including civil society, has a common vision for the future
in which:
The activities
related to the production, processing, use and recycling of non-ferrous
metals bring genuine, lasting and equitable benefits to local communities,
other stakeholders and, more broadly, society's quality of life;
The non-ferrous
metals industry is open, transparent, accountable and trusted;
The non-ferrous
metals industry is aware of and responsive to social, environmental
values at local, national and internationals levels;
All unreasonable
or unmanageable risks from the production, transport, use and recycling
of non-ferrous metals are eliminated;
Long-term strategic
plans are in place and agreed to by companies, relevant government agencies
and other stakeholders aimed at sustaining local communities and restoring
or enhancing environmental integrity after site or plant closure;
Barriers to recycling
are minimised with closed loop systems established and non-ferrous-metal
containing products are designed for recycling;
There is good governance
nationally, regionally and globally within governments and industry
that embraces economic, environmental and social considerations;
Issues
and Challenges
As outlined in the
Chairmen's summary of
the Brussels meeting the Consultative Forum recognised that to achieve
this vision some of the key issues and challenges that need to be addressed
are:
Stewardship
Programmes:
Programmes need to be initiated to promote and demonstrate responsible
management of processes and products throughout the life cycle of non-ferrous
metals (from exploration, processing, use, through to recycling) along
with exit strategies for mines and production sites.
Community
Consultation and Involvement:
Facilitation of broad and comprehensive community consultation and involvement
in the decision-making process.
Promotion
of Recycling: Opportunities
for recycling of metal-bearing products should be increased through
a number of measures e.g. transferring best practice in technology and
collection infrastructures to developing countries.
Research
and Development: Programmes to develop, share and communicate
credible scientific research and data on metals in a timely manner to
facilitate decision making by governments, industry and others, including
risk assessment.
Open
and Transparent Mechanisms to Improve Communication:
Develop open and transparent mechanisms to improve international communication,
consultation, and co-operation on cross-cutting issues relating to metals
and sustainable development, particularly the balance between the social,
economic and environmental aspects.
Information
Development and Dissemination for Decision Making:
Tracking and measuring performance and reporting on economic, environmental
and social factors at all stages of metal processing from exploration,
mining and production through to application, use, recycling and end
of life.
The
Consultative Forum's Response:
To achieve this
vision for the future and to address the issues and challenges outlined
above, the Consultative Forum established three multi-stakeholder-working
groups. The groups have a mandate to bring together existing work, share
information, identify gaps, and to rapidly initiate relevant activities
related to the recommendations identified by the Forum for future action.
The overall objective for each working group is to initiate actions
of common interest to all the stakeholders, that will enhance the contribution
non-ferrous metals make to sustainable development, and proceed as quickly
as possible.
International
Copper Study Group
International
Lead and Zinc Study Group
International
Nickel Study Group
