Creating shared value as a business strategy for mining to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Fraser, Jocelyn

doi:10.1016/j.exis.2019.05.011

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“…Large-scale extraction projects are important drivers for the economic development of low- and middle-income countries and thus, can play a critical role in the frame of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [ 3 , 4 ]. This also encompasses implications for health, which is a central aspect of sustainable development [ 5 , 6 ]. For example, if mining projects work in partnership with local health systems, it is expected that better health and well-being of local communities can be achieved in communities living in mining regions [ 7 , 8 ].…”

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Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding communities: Local perspectives from three sub-Saharan African countries

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Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been conducted investigating health impacts from the perspective of affected communities. This is particularly true in sub-Saharan Africa, where about a third of the remaining global mineral resources are endowed and health-related indicators for sustainable development are lagging behind. In this multi-country qualitative study, we explore community perceptions regarding impacts of industrial mining on their health and well-being. In nine study sites in Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Tanzania, we conducted 83 participatory focus group discussions with a total of 791 participants (385 men, 406 women). Our findings reveal a broad range of perceived impacts on environmental, economic and social determinants of health, with secondary health implications related to morbidity, mortality and well-being. Overall, perceived negative impacts prevailed, mainly related to environmental pollution, change in livelihoods or social disruption. Perceived positive impacts on health and well-being were related to interventions implemented by the mines such as new or improved water sources, health care facilities, roads and schools. The consistency of these findings across countries and study sites suggests a structural problem and indicates a pressing need to address health by acting on the wider determinants of health in mining regions. Participatory health impact assessment should be strengthened in host countries to foster strategic interventions, include marginalised population groups, and protect and promote the health of local communities. By including community perspectives on health before and during project implementation, policymakers can take advantage of economic opportunities while avoiding the pitfalls, bringing their communities closer to achieving good health and well-being goals by 2030 and beyond.

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Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding communities: Local perspectives from three sub-Saharan African countries

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“…Thus, community engagement is essential as perceived impacts may be even more important than objectively measured impacts and to address their needs adequately. Overall, improved management of impacts is clearly needed for tackling perceived inequities, especially to “leave no one behind” as promulgated by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [ 1 , 2 ].…”

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“…Many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are rich in natural resources, which encompasses both opportunities and risks for sustainable development. Indeed, natural resource extraction projects act on several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including various health-related targets [ 1 , 2 ]. At the global level, it has been emphasized that extractive industries will contribute to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [ 1 , 3 , 4 ].…”

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“…Indeed, natural resource extraction projects act on several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including various health-related targets [ 1 , 2 ]. At the global level, it has been emphasized that extractive industries will contribute to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]. In the strive toward a low-carbon future, the demand for metals and minerals is rising [ 5 ].…”

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“It Is Like We Are Living in a Different World”: Health Inequity in Communities Surrounding Industrial Mining Sites in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Tanzania

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Background: Health equity features prominently in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, yet there are wide disparities in health between and within countries. In settings of natural resource extraction (e.g., industrial mines), the health of surrounding communities is affected through myriad changes in the physical, social, and economic environment. How changes triggered by such projects translate into health inequities is poorly understood. Methods: This qualitative study explores potential layers of inequities by systematically coding perceived inequities of affected communities. Drawing on the framework method, we thematically analyzed data from 83 focus group discussions, which enrolled 791 participants from 10 study sites in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Results: Participants perceived inequities related to their individual characteristics, intermediate factors acting on the community level, and structural conditions. Due to environmental pollution and land loss, participants were concerned about unsecured livelihoods. Positive impacts, such as job opportunities at the mine, remained scarce for local communities and were claimed not to be equally distributed among community members. Conclusion: Extractive industries bear considerable risks to widen existing health gaps. In order to create equal opportunities among affected populations, the wider determinants of health must be considered more explicitly in the licensing process of resource extraction projects.

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“…In consequence, responsible sourcing of minerals stands at the very beginning of sustainable development. Concrete actions for responsible sourcing, and securing the SDGs in the mineral resource sector are the creation of cross-sectoral [21] and cross-country cooperation [22], strong home state regulations that ensure sustainable operations [23] as well as shared value management system [24,25]. The adoption of these actions varies between companies [26,27], countries [22], and industry associations [28].…”

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Development of Sustainable Test Sites for Mineral Exploration and Knowledge Spillover for Industry

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In mineral exploration, pressure is growing to develop innovative technologies and methods with a lower impact on the social and physical environment. To assess the performance and impact of these technologies and methods, test sites are required. Embedded in the literature on sustainable development, this paper explores how social and environmental measures can be implemented in the design of test sites and what industry stake can learn from sustainable test sites. Through qualitative research, two value networks were developed, one for a sustainable test site approach and another for the existing business practice in mineral exploration. Respondents include public sector officials as well as experts in the social, environmental, business, geoscience, and industry fields. The analysis identifies key drivers for the development of socially and environmentally accepted test sites, thus drawing up actionable points for the mineral exploration industry to increase sustainability. The findings of this paper suggest that the integration of experts and partners from social, as well as environmental, sciences drives sustainability at test sites. For industry application, this results in the need to adapt the activities performed, align resource use with sustainability indicators, and also reconfigure the network of partners towards more socially and environmentally oriented business practices.

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Creating shared value as a business strategy for mining to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Cited by 41 publications

References 6 publications

Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding communities: Local perspectives from three sub-Saharan African countries

Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding communities: Local perspectives from three sub-Saharan African countries

“It Is Like We Are Living in a Different World”: Health Inequity in Communities Surrounding Industrial Mining Sites in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Tanzania

Development of Sustainable Test Sites for Mineral Exploration and Knowledge Spillover for Industry

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