European Minerals Day partners answer questions at Green Week

The European Minerals Day Partners were present at Green Week to answer questions related to their successful pan-European Open Day event, and to encourage citizens to take part in the next event in 2011. In May 2009, this biannual event engaged children and adults at more than 160 sites in 27 countries, and placed a particular focus on biodiversity. Quarries may host a variety of rare plant and animal species, and many companies were therefore proud to guide visitors along through rehabilitated areas.

“A continuous flow of information between stakeholders on what has been done and what can be done is essential,” said Dr Jean-Marie Chandelle, CEMBUREAU Chief Executive. “Only as such, can we, in partnership with universities, NGOs and administrations enhance our understanding of biodiversity and together create further win-win solutions.”

The European Minerals Day (EMD) is an initiative by the European minerals sectors and related organisations providing European citizens with the opportunity to explore the world of minerals and discover more about an industry that affects every aspect of our lives. The current, core EMD partners are:

• CEMBUREAU, the European Cement Association
• ELO, the European Landowners Organisation
• IMA-Europe, the European Industrial Minerals Association
• UEPG, the European Aggregates Association.

The next event will be held from 12–14 May 2011. Examples of biodiversity cases studies can be found here: www.mineralsday.eu/biodiversity/

CEMBUREAU’s biodiversity case study database can be found here:
http://www.cembureau.eu/topics/biodiversity/case-studies