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New DENR directive mandates mining firms to align with UN SDGs

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Mining companies in the Philippines must now incorporate biodiversity conservation, climate action, and social equity programs into their Social Development and Management Programs (SDMPs), following a new directive from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The order aligns the mining industry’s community development projects with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote inclusive and sustainable resource management.

This new mandate is aimed at improving the welfare of host communities and strengthening environmental protections, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision for sustainable, inclusive development through responsible mineral resource management.

In a Philippine News Agency article, the directive, issued by DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, requested that mining companies incorporate the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their Social Development and Management Programs (SDMPs).

The SDMP is a detailed five-year strategy that mining companies are required to carry out to enhance the living conditions of communities in their operational areas.

The 17 SDGs, adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, provide a global framework for addressing poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges. The goals include ending poverty, ensuring clean water and sanitation, promoting affordable and clean energy, and taking action on climate change.

Under the mandate, SDMP funding is allocated for local community development projects, with 75 percent directed towards initiatives such as infrastructure improvements, water supply, healthcare, and educational scholarships.

10 percent of the funds will be set aside for information and communication efforts, while 15 percent will support advancements in mining technology and geosciences.

Loyzaga said that the goal is to ensure the equitable distribution of wealth generated from mining, protect ecosystems and empower local communities.

Additionally, the new administrative order calls for mining companies to integrate programs focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate action, and social services within their SDMPs, particularly targeting the needs of host and impact communities.

Loyzaga highlighted that companies are now required to focus on reforestation, ecosystem rehabilitation, and restoration as part of their biodiversity conservation efforts to mitigate environmental impacts.

Mining firms are also expected to address labor rights, gender equity, and climate action within their community programs to ensure holistic development for local populations.

The total SDMP commitment from 2002 to 2027 is estimated to reach Php 28 billion, with Php 17.7 billion allocated from 2002 to 2022, supporting initiatives such as livelihood programs, medical assistance, and public works.

As the DENR’s new mandate takes effect, it’s crucial for mining companies to step up their commitment to both community welfare and environmental stewardship, ensuring that sustainable development benefits all.

Tags: denrdepartment of environment and natural resourcesminingSDGSDMPSocial Development and Management ProgramsSustainable Development GoalsUNUnited Nations

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