Environmental management frameworks for offshore mining: the New Zealand approach |
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| Institution: | 1. Cawthron Institute, Private Bag 2, Nelson, New Zealand;2. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Red Sea Research Center, Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia;3. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd, Greta Point, Wellington, New Zealand;4. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand;5. School of Environmental Science, Auckland University, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | The New Zealand region contains untapped natural mineral, oil, and gas resources while also supporting globally unique and diverse faunal communities that need to be managed sustainably. In this paper key information from the international literature is reviewed that can underpin an Environmental Mining Management System which includes elements of Environmental Risk Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Planning. This paper focuses on four developing areas of seafloor mining activities presently being undertaken or planned in the New Zealand region: hydrocarbons (oil and gas), minerals, ironsands and phosphorite nodules. A number of issues with the implementation of environmental management systems are identified including the difficulty of assessing new marine activities or technologies and the need for standardised reporting metrics. Finally, the development of ecosystem-based management and marine spatial planning is discussed which will be required to enhance environmental mining management frameworks in New Zealand. |
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| Keywords: | Offshore mining Hydrocarbon production Management frameworks Impact assessment Risk assessment Monitoring Strategic environmental assessment Marine spatial planning |
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