SDG/TMS/CSR

Question 1

Our Common Future, Brundtland Report

Answer 1

the report is a seminal document in the field of sustainable development and defines the concept as: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

Question 2

a think tank focused on promoting sustainable development through research, policy analysis, and partnerships. They work on a range of issues including environmental protection, social equity, and economic development. Their mission is to support innovative solutions and policy frameworks that advance sustainable development globally.

Answer 2

International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD)

Question 3

ability to maintain or support a process over time.

Answer 3

Sustainability

Question 4

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The institute has three offices in Canada - Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto, and one office in Geneva, Switzerland.

Answer 4

Sustainable Development

Question 5

a prestigious award given by the Philippine government to recognize and honor outstanding performance in environmental management within the mineral industry.

Answer 5

Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA)

Question 6

a major event in the Philippines that focuses on promoting safety and environmental practices within the mining industry.

Answer 6

Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC)

Question 7

Who is the winner of Best Mining Forest Contest 2023?

Answer 7

Taganito Mining Corporation

Question 8

the Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) award-winning commitment to responsible mining. The program was established in 2004 and its main objective is to enable mining companies to meet society’s needs for minerals, metals and energy products in the most socially, economically and environmentally responsible way. (1935)

Answer 8

Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)

Question 9

comprises representatives from various sectors, convened primarily to monitor the proponent’s compliance with mining laws, rules, and regulations.

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Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)

Question 10

is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large”

Answer 10

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Question 11

Enumerate the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Answer 11

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnership for the Goals

Question 12

This set of 8 goals imagined a future just 15 years off that would be rid of poverty and hunger.

Answer 12

Millennium Development Goals (MDS)

Question 13

Goals that aims to end poverty and hunger by 2030.

Answer 13

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Question 14

was enacted in 1977 to establish the national policy for the protection and enhancement of the environment in the Philippines. It mandates that all national projects and developments must consider their environmental impact and require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for projects that may significantly affect the environment.

Answer 14

Presidential Decree (PD) 1151 or Philippine Environmental Policy

Question 15

the primary law governing the exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of mineral resources in the Philippines. It sets the legal and regulatory framework for the mining industry, promoting responsible mining practices while ensuring the protection of the environment and the rights of affected communities.

Answer 15

Republic Act (RA) 7942 or Philippine Mining Act of 1995

Question 16

“Guidelines for Additional Environmental Measures for Operating Surface Metallic Mines,” was issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in 2018. This order sets stricter guidelines to ensure that operating surface metallic mines adopt enhanced environmental protection measures. It requires mining companies to improve their mine rehabilitation and decommissioning plans, ensure proper tailings management, and implement progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas.

Answer 16

DENR Administrative Order No. 2018-19

Question 17

Its primary purpose is to ensure that all projects and developments that may significantly affect the environment undergo an environmental assessment before approval. The EIS System requires proponents of Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) or those located In Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, which evaluates the potential environmental effects of the project and outlines mitigation measures.

Answer 17

Presidential Decree (PD) 1586, issued in 1978, established the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System.

Question 18

It establishes policies to reduce emissions from both stationary (factories, power plants) and mobile (vehicles) sources, promotes the use of clean and renewable energy, and sets air quality standards to protect public health and the environment.

Answer 18

Republic Act (RA) 8749 or Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 19

aims to promote, develop, and regulate small-scale mining in the Philippines. It provides a legal framework for small-scale miners, ensuring their rights and promoting their welfare while encouraging sustainable mining practices. The act allows the establishment of Minahang Bayan (people’s mining areas), where small-scale miners can operate legally, and provides them with technical, financial, and marketing assistance.

Answer 19

Republic Act No. 7076 or the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991

Question 20

a law aimed at protecting, preserving, and reviving the quality of the country’s water resources. It regulates water pollution from both industrial and domestic sources to ensure the sustainability of the nation’s water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and groundwater. The law establishes water quality standards, mandates the use of pollution control technology, and promotes the implementation of wastewater treatment facilities.

Answer 20

Republic Act 9275 or Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 21

“Updated Guidelines on the Classification and Delineation of Forestlands and Alienable and Disposable (A&D) Lands,” was issued to enhance the management and classification of public lands in the Philippines. It outlines the processes for identifying and distinguishing forestlands from alienable and disposable lands (A&D), which can be titled or used for agricultural, residential, or commercial purposes.

Answer 21

DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2021-19

Question 22

a law aimed at regulating, restricting, or banning the importation, manufacture, processing, handling, storage, transportation, sale, distribution, and disposal of toxic chemicals and hazardous and nuclear wastes in the Philippines. It seeks to protect public health and the environment from the risks posed by hazardous substances through strict monitoring, evaluation, and control measures.

Answer 22

Republic Act No. 6969 or Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990