Unauthorized, uncontrolled, and unsustainable mining, quarrying and construction activities can cause dust pollution, erosion of landscapes, loss of valuable rare habitats and overall ecosystems, as well as ground and water pollution from the large amount of waste products.

Minimizing dust emissions by using correct technical and management measures, recycling waste construction materials, repurpose of unused material from the quarries island-wide as filling material and road infrastructure material preventing thus illegal dumping, sustainable building development, rehabilitation of abandoned mines, management and utilization of mining ore (extraction of copper, gold, rare earths, nickel), investing on sustainable geotourism are some of the measures taken in common sense.

By identifying the common needs and focusing on future collaboration we can work together towards a better natural environment without sacrificing necessary natural resources.

The development of a model that is sustainable for this and future generations offers the best way forward to create a better world, by ending poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Sustainable development and climate action are linked – and both are essential to the present and the future of the humankind. It is, therefore, vital that the international community meet the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are 17 SDGs which have targets to be achieved by 2030. UN is calling countries - developed and developing - for a global partnership. As the Technical Committee on Environment, we would like to support this call and connect you with the relevant SDGs information below. With just one click you can identify all17 SDG’s and to learn more about their goals and targets.

https://sdgs.un.org/goals