The Population, Energy and Environment Program - Progress achieved in a Tripartite Dialogue in the Amazon Basin E. Mayorga Alba; E. Mayorga Alba The World Bank Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar M.A. Santiago; M.A. Santiago ECOPETROL Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar V. Potes V. Potes OLADE Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Paper presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2002. Paper Number: SPE-74097-MS https://doi.org/10.2118/74097-MS Published: March 20 2002 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Get Permissions Search Site Citation Alba, E. Mayorga, Santiago, M.A., and V. Potes. "The Population, Energy and Environment Program - Progress achieved in a Tripartite Dialogue in the Amazon Basin." Paper presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2002. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/74097-MS Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll ProceedingsSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability Search Advanced Search AbstractThe Program "Población, EnergÍa y Ambiente" (PEA) is a response from the countries sharing the Amazon to the challenge of developing an oil industry compatible with the objectives of sustainable development. It is a joint initiative by OLADE - The Latin American Energy Organization- and the World Bank, aiming at supporting governments, industry and indigenous peoples in their dialogue for developing common criteria to improve the handling of environmental and social impact of oil operations.At the origin, governments appointed high level official - National Coordinators (NC)- who comparing their difficulties in dealing with the social impact of oil operations agreed on the need of a long-term action plan, involving the key stakeholders from industry and indigenous peoples organizations. The PEA has hosted three meetings gathering the NC, company representatives, ARPEL - the regional industry association-, indigenous peoples organizations and COICA - the coordinating organization of the Amazon indigenous federations. As a result, the PEA has generated a tripartite dialogue that is paving the way for joint activities:National dialogues to open communications among key stakeholders inside countries,Development of an information network,Preparation of Reference Documents to harmonize industry regulations, andA training program to improve social and environmental standards and existing dialogue.Complementarily, the PEA include other efforts, such as loans to governments wishing to engage in consultations prior to licensing blocks and a study comparing the distribution mechanism of oil rents focusing on the shares received by oil provinces and indigenous peoples affected by the industry.The PEA Program is facilitating constructive tripartite dialogues - at national and regional level- and thus is increasingly becoming a platform for the identification and dissemination of Best Practices in dealing with the social impact. The proposed paper will present the background, progress achieved and challenges of this unique Program.BackgroundThe Program "Población, EnergÍa y Ambiente" (PEA) is a response of the countries sharing the Amazonian Basini to the challenge of developing an oil industry compatible with the objectives of sustainable development.During the last two decades, hydrocarbon exploration and production (E&P) has moved to regions more fragile form the environmental and social point of view. In particular, the high parts of the Amazonian Basin, widely recognized as one of the richest biodiversity areas of the planet, has been, since the mid 80's the focus of a new wage of industry operations.The sector reforms and, in general, the adoption of liberal economic policies in most countries allowed the crafting of modern and competitive E&P contracts. New exploration technologies in particular the re-interpretation of seismic and previous geophysical evaluations put in evidence new attractive prospects.Improved E&P technologies are considered key to minimize the industry foot-print. At the same time, new principles of corporate responsibility have started to be applied to deal with the social impact of the operations. The Amazonian Basin is the habitat of a number of indigenous communities which socio-cultural survival depends, to a great extent, of the implementation of cleaner technologies and of community programs that reduce contact disruptions. In addition to health, education and infrastructure programs, community relation programs of the most conscious companies have evolved from simple compensation to promoting sustainable development projects.Since the 1980's as well, indigenous peoples in the region have raised their awareness on land rights and on their distinct socio-cultural background. They have strengthened their organizations and as such are now able to demand a greater participation in the industry development and benefits. Keywords: olade, government, amazonian basin, tripartite dialogue, consultation, dialogue, sustainability, world bank, indígenas, regulation Subjects: Sustainability/Social Responsibility, Social responsibility and development This content is only available via PDF. 2002. Society of Petroleum Engineers You can access this article if you purchase or spend a download.