Mining: a socio-legal challenge in the field of environmental public policy in the Colombian post-conflict

Abstract

Problem. the problem question posed was to know what is the socio-legal impact of mining in the field of environmental public policy in the Colombian posconflict? Objective. To determine the socio-legal impact of mining in the field of politics environmental public in the Colombian posconflict. Methodology. it was followed the approach of a "Socio-legal", descriptive, propositional and correlational investigation. The project used primary sources: through requests addressed to environmental entities, mayors, ministries, etc., the bibliographic review, compilation, analysis and systematization of the norms, information from the state entities in charge of the protection of the environment and natural resources, a test was applied through the measuring instrument. Results. In Colombia, a clear and stable legal framework is necessary for the development of the mining sector. Likewise, a greater participation of local and territorial authorities in the planning of the execution of projects, foreseeing conservation and mitigation actions and positive impacts on the geo-social development of the communities, in addition, it is pertinent that they contribute to the construction of a stable, coordinated legal system with a unidirectional approach by the Ministries of the Environment and of Mines and Energy. Conclusion. Given that in Colombia there is naturally a great mineral wealth, it is necessary for institutions, authorities, government and society to be responsible in the exploitation processes through the use of mechanisms capable of guaranteeing social, environmental, cultural, political, legal and economic balance.