INTRODUCTION

Wildlife Conservation  Debswana cares deeply for the environment within which it operates. At the mines, the company has established game parks to preserve some wildlife.

Debswana takes an active interest in conservation, and has created two viable game parks in the mining lease areas around its two principal mines, Jwaneng and Orapa. These parks provide a vital sanctuary for wildlife in areas where wildlife has otherwise been forced out through encroachment, cattle-farming and poaching.

Debswana Diamond Company actively ensures that it meets and exceeds international and local environmental regulations, and is highly committed to minimizing any negative impact diamond mining might have on the environment. The company actively promotes a culture of environmental responsibility and commitment towards sustainable development in Botswana.

Debswana clearly recognizes it's responsibility to the environment. Our mines have always followed the best international environmental management practice and each of our major operations has been awarded ISO14001 certification.