A MOVEMENT FOR RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE USE
Informing stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities in environmental protection
An increase in industrial and mining activity has created a range of water quality and environmental issues. We are working to inform citizens about their rights and responsibilities and how mining might affect their water and land, helping them participate in decision-making to become partners for local sustainable development. As a neutral facilitator, we bring government, industry, and civil society to the same table, and support collaboration among them to ensure Mongolians are benefiting from the growth of the mining sector. Last year, we brought together people from more than 22 soums (counties) in 11 aimags (provinces), including local government officials and mining company representatives, to talk about the social and environmental responsibilities of mining companies. The participants jointly developed draft recommendations and presented them to the country's Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy for consideration.
— BOLORMAA PUREVJAV
Program Director, Engaging Stakeholders for Environmental Conservation, Ulaanbaatar