Integrating Biodiversity in Mining: From Conceptual to Operational

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10.2991/978-94-6463-944-5_22How to use a DOI?

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nickel laterite mining; biodiversity; Landscape-Level Nature Risk Assessment (LNRA); responsible mining; Indonesia

Abstract

The global energy transition demands a holistic view of the externalities associated with critical minerals such as nickel. One of the unavoidable externalities of mining is land clearing, which, paradoxically to the intended use of nickel in emissions reduction technologies, results in additional emissions and negative impacts on biodiversity. This study examines Harita Nickel’s adoption of the Landscape Level Nature Risk Assessment (LNRA) recommendations, developed by PT Inovasi Digital, to operationalise corporate commitments to net conservation gain. This study investigates the ongoing process of implementing LNRA recommendations, using qualitative grounded theory and semi-structured interviews across departments. The results revealed that the conceptual understanding across departments is aligned and strong, but operational-level implementation faces challenges in coordination, continuous training, and governance mechanisms. Based on the findings, a conceptual-to-operational model is proposed to bridge corporate commitments and on-the-ground implementation, offering guidance for the critical mineral sector on implementing environmental initiatives that go beyond compliance in large organisations.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Klaus Oberbauer
AU  - Sari Fitriani
AU  - Zahedi Zahedi
AU  - Sephy Noerfahmy
AU  - Eric Wakker
AU  - Riza Harijazudin
AU  - Intan Pransischa Fitri
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/26
TI  - Integrating Biodiversity in Mining: From Conceptual to Operational
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy: Toward Energy Transition and Net-Zero Emission (ICOSE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 323
EP  - 348
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-944-5_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-944-5_22
ID  - Oberbauer2025
ER  -