CSBI

Developing and sharing good practices related to biodiversity and ecosystem services in the extractive industries

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Who we are

The Cross-Sector Biodiversity Initiative is a partnership between IPIECA, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and the Equator Principles Association, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to develop and share good practices related to biodiversity and ecosystem services in the extractive industries.

Tools & Guidance

Mitigation Hierarchy

Practical guidance, innovative approaches and examples to support operationalizing the mitigation hierarchy effectively.

Biodiversity Baseline Data

Good practices for biodiversity baseline studies that allow biodiversity to be included effectively and fully in impact assessments and related management plans.

Timeline Tool

A practical roadmap to identify milestones and key interdependencies between project development schedules, financing timelines and the actions required to apply the Mitigation Hierarchy effectively.