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Peru Pilot – Responsible Production and APELL Training Program Training has been an important element of the Responsible Production and APELL pilots in Peru. Strongly based upon the stakeholder engagement and communication aspects common to APELL, to TransAPELL, and to Responsible Production, the training programs have received significant support from numerous stakeholders including the Ministry of Environment of Peru (MINAM), the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), the National Institute of Civil Defence (INDECI), the District Government of Hualgayoc, and the Regional Government of Cajamarca. The support of industry bodies such as the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE) and the National Society of Industry (SNI) have been instrumental, as has that of the companies Gold Fields La Cima, Yanacocha, Compania Minera Antamina, S.A., Rio Tinto, Barrick, Consolidada de Hualgayoc, SA, and of the NGO RAPID LatinoAmerica. The pilot began with local meetings with representatives from the key mining companies operating in Peru and in the Cajamarca region. Training developed a dialogue between transporters, mining companies, responders/firemen and government representatives. Topics covered included the new Peruvian regulation on road transport of hazardous material and wastes, emergency preparedness and community relations. Two of the main mining companies operating in the Cajamarca region – Gold Fields La Cima and Yanacocha – delivered specific technical presentations on their emergency preparedness and corporate social responsibility programmes, much contributing to workshop discussions and debate. The experience of Antamina and RAPID with their program addressing APELL and community engagement for emergency preparedness created a strong impression. As a direct result, RAPID will start a similar programme in the Cajamarca region with the support of Gold Fields La Cima. Transportation was highlighted as the single most important issue to address. The second pilot training session deepened the understanding of the issues discussed in the first session. This included INDECI delivering a presentation on Regional Systems for Emergency Preparedness, local mining companies presenting on emergency response and community engagement and UNEP’s local consultant giving technical presentations on Sustainable Mining, APELL, TransAPELL, and APELL for mining. Participants were guided through, a new software-based TransAPELL tool developed by UNEP for hazard road mapping and emergency preparedness in the transport of hazardous substances.
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Of particular importance was the presentation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on the newly approved Peruvian regulation on road transport of hazardous substances and wastes, which fostered active and constructive discussion among stakeholders, including Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) that provide transport and safety services to mining operations. Consolidada de Hualgayoc, an exploration company, presented innovative approaches to community engagement and environmental restoration during the exploration phase. All presentations were delivered in a way that encouraged strong participation and discussion among workshop participants. A final closure workshop was held in Cajamarca in the end of 2009. Highlights of this meeting include the discussion of a guidance and regional strategy on TransAPELL for Mining Operations, developed by the Ministry of Environment of Peru through technical consultations with key national and regional stakeholders facilitated by the pilot activities. Other highlights include the presentation of a knowledge platform on TransAPELL and APELL in the Peruvian mining sector, developed by UNEP and the team of consultants involved in the overall training program.
