Participating Parties
Since June 2018, after the signing of the Conduct Adjustment Term (TAC Governance) by the Renova Foundation, its maintainers - Samarco, BHP Billiton and Vale - and the ministries and public defenders on federal level and of the states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo, affected communities have the right to vote and effective participation in decisions regarding the reparation process. The agreement includes the population in all governance structures of the Renova Foundation, which now has an Interfederative Committee (CIF), Technical Boards, Regional Boards and Local Commissions, Trusteeship of the Prosecution Service of Minas Gerais (MPMG), Independent Audit, Compliance, Ombudsman’s Office, Observers Forum, Supervisory Board, Advisory Council and Trustee.
GOVERNANCE
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Fórum de Observadores
Interfederative Committee
The Interfederative Committee (CIF) functions as an external and independent body of the Renova Foundation. Its function is to guide, follow, monitor and supervise the execution of reparation measures, promoting permanent dialogue between the Foundation, public bodies and entities involved, and those affected.
The CIF has the following composition, all with the right to voice and vote:
- 2 representatives of the Ministry of Environment;
- 2 other representatives of the Federal Government;
- 2 representatives of the State of Minas Gerais;
- 2 representatives of the State of Espirito Santo;
- 2 representatives of the affected municipalities of Minas Gerais;
- 1 representative of the affected municipalities of Espirito Santo;
- 3 affected residents or technicians appointed by them, guaranteed representation of people from the States of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo;
- 1 technician appointed by the Public Defender’s Office;
- 1 representative of CBH-Doce.
The Committee’s work can also be followed on the Ibama website:
Technical Boards
The Technical Boards are advisory bodies set up to assist the Inter-federative Committee to comply with its purpose to guide, track, monitor and supervise the implementation of socioeconomic and environmental programs managed by the Renova Foundation. So far, there are 10 active Technical Boards, but new permanent or temporary groups can be created to address specific issues.
Technical Boards Of Socioeconomic Programas
1. Communication, Paticipation, Dialogue and Social Control
The Technical Board of Communication, Participation, Dialogue and Social Control is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following program:
• Communication, Participation, Dialogue and Social Control
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the Secretariat of the Presidency of the Brazilian Government, the First Deputy was appointed by the State of Espírito Santo, and the Second Deputy by the State of Minas Gerais.
2. Economy and Innovation
The Technical Board of Economy and Innovation is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Research support for the development and use of socioeconomic technologies for the remediation of the impacts;
• Resumption of aquaculture and fishing activities;
• Resumption of agricultural activities;
• Recovery and diversification of the regional economy by industry incentive;
• Recovery of micro and small businesses in the trade sector, services and production;
• Encouraging local labor hiring;
• Reimbursement of extra public spending
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the State of Minas Gerais, the First Deputy was appointed by the State of Espírito Santo and the Second Deputy by the Municipality of Mariana.
3. Social Organization and Emergency Aid
The Technical Board of Social Organization and Emergency Aid is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Survey and registration of impacted parties;
• Reimbursement and compensation of impacted parties;
• Social protection;
• Animal assistance;
• Emergency financial aid;
• Management of socioeconomic programs.
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the Chief of Staff of the Presidency of the Brazilian Government, the First Deputy was appointed by the Ministry of Social and Agricultural Development and the Second Deputy by the State of Minas Gerais.
4. Indigenous Peoples and Tradicional Communites
The Technical Board of Indigenous and Traditional Peoples and Communities is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Protection and restoration of the quality of life of indigenous peoples;
• Protection and restoration of quality of life of other peoples and traditional communities.
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the National Indian Foundation (Funai), the First Deputy was appointed by the Secretariat of the Presidency of the Brazilian Government and the Second Deputy by the Chief of Staff of the Presidency of the Brazilian Government.
5. Reconstruction and Infrastructure Recovery
The Technical Board for Reconstruction and Infrastructure Recovery is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Reconstruction, recovery and relocation of communities of Bento Rodrigues, Paracatu de Baixo and Gesteira;
• Recovery of the Hydroelectric Plant Reservoir Risoleta Neves;
• Recovery of other communities and impacted infrastructure between Fundão and Candonga, including Barra Longa;
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the State of Minas Gerais, the First Deputy was appointed by the Municipality of Mariana and the Second Deputy by the Municipality of Rio Doce.
6. Health, Education, Culture, Leisure and Information
The Technical Board of Health, Education, Culture, Leisure and Information is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Information for the population in environmental area 1;
• Recovery of schools and reintegration of the community;
• Preservation of historical, cultural and artistic heritage;
• Support for tourism, culture, sports and leisure.
Support for physical and mental health of the impacted population;
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the State of Minas Gerais, the First Deputy was appointed by the State of Espírito Santo and the Second Deputy by the Municipality of Mariana.
Technical Boards Of Enviromental Programs
1. Conservation and Biodiversity
The Technical Board of Conservation and Biodiversity is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Conservation of impacted aquatic biodiversity, including freshwater, coastal, estuarine and marine areas;
• Strengthening screening structures and reintroduction of wildlife;
• Conservation of wild fauna and terrestrial flora;
• Consolidation of protected areas.
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), the First Deputy was appointed by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Resources (IBAMA) and the Second Deputy by the State of Espírito Santo.
2. Tailings and Environmental Safety Management
The Technical Board of Tailings and Environmental Safety Management is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Management of tailings resulting from the collapse of the Fundão dam, including the conformation and stabilization, excavation, dredging, transportation, treatment and disposal;
• Implementation of tailings containment systems and treatment of impacted rivers;
• Environmental education and preparation for environmental emergencies;
• Environmental Risk Management in area 1 of the Doce River Basin.
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), the First Deputy was appointed by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Resources (IBAMA) and the Second Deputy by the State of Espírito Santo.
3. Foresty Restoration and Water Production
The Technical Board of Forestry Restoration and Water Production is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Recovery of environmental area 1 in the municipalities of Mariana, Barra Longa, Rio Doce and Santa Cruz Escalvado, including bioremediation;
• Recovery of Permanent Preservation Areas (APP) and recharge areas of the Doce River Basin for erosion control;
• Spring recovery;
• Stimulation of the implementation of the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and Environmental Adjustment Programs (PRAs) in the environmental area 1 of the Doce River Basin;
• National and international communication;
• Management of environmental recovery plan for the Doce River Basin, estuarine, coastal and marine areas.
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Resources (IBAMA), the First Deputy was appointed State of Espírito Santo and the Second Deputy by the State Forestry Institute of Minas Gerais (IEF-MG).
4. Water Safety and Quality
The Technical Board of Water Safety and Quality is responsible for guiding, tracking, monitoring and supervising the following programs:
• Collection and treatment of sewage and disposal of solid waste;
• Water supply system improvements;
• Research and monitoring of the Doce River Basin, impacted estuarine, coastal and marine areas.
The Technical Board Coordinator was appointed by the National Water Agency (ANA), the First Deputy was appointed by the Doce River Basin Committee (CBH-Doce) and the Second Deputy by the Municipality of Governador Valadares.
TRUSTEESHIP OF THE PROSECUTION SERVICE OF MINAS GERAIS (MPMG)
The Prosecution Service has been monitoring the activities of the Renova Foundation from the beginning. Its representatives can, at any time, participate in council meetings, management meetings or any other forums and activities of the Foundation.
INDEPENDENT AUDIT
Independent external audit that ensures transparency in the monitoring and inspection of the investments made and the results achieved by the Renova Foundation.
Regional Boards
With the function of intergrating the view on the needs of neighboring municipalities, up to six Regional Boards will be formed, with independent constitution and organization, besides access to technical advisory services. They have the power to propose repair actions and programs, as long as they are in agreement with the Renova Foundation and respect the limits of the Transaction and Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TTAC) and TAC Governance.
Local Commissions
They are the closest structure to the community, formed voluntarily by those affected who live in the impacted regions, including indigenous peoples and other traditional peoples and communities. The commissions are responsible for deciding their composition and functioning. They have the function of proposing adjustments to the actions in progress in the territory in scope; know, understand and supervise the work of the Renova Foundation in progress in their respective territory and keep the community informed of what is planned and happening locally.
Board Of Governors
The Board of Governors is responsible for approving the plans, programs and projects proposed by the Renova Foundation Executive Board. Decisions are made by a simple majority.
It has nine members:
- 2 members appointed by the Regional Technical Boards, among those affected or technicians chosen by them
Appointments yet to be performed
- 1 member appointed by the CIF
Appointment yet to be performed
- 6 members appointed by the parent companies
Ivan Apsan Frediani (BHP), lawyer – Chairman of the Board
Pedro Aguiar de Freitas (Vale), lawyer – Vice President of the Board
Camilla Lott Ferreira (Vale), agronomist
Sergio Marcio de Freitas Leite (Vale), metallurgist engineer
David James Crawford (BHP), mining engineer
Juliana Carneiro Cota (BHP), civil engineer
ADVISORY BOARD
The Advisory Board has the power to give its opinion on plans, programs and projects, in addition to indicating solution proposals for the damage caused by the dam collapse.
After the agreement TAC Governance it has been made up of:
- 4 representatives of the Doce River Basin Committee,
- 7 representatives of affected people appointed by local commissions
- 2 representatives of NGOs linked to marine life appointed by the CIF and environmental rights indicated by the Prosecution Service.
- 3 representatives of academic institutions appointed, respectively, by the Renova Foundation, CIF and Prosecution Service
- 1 representative of an entity active in economic development appointed by the Renova Foundation
- 2 members of human rights NGOs appointed by the Prosecution Service and Public Defender’s Office.
Supervisory Board
Formed by seven members, the Supervisory Board of the Renova Foundation is responsible for the activities related to supervisory management and account assessment, verifying that the executed actions are in compliance, both on administration and financial end.
OMBUDSMAN
Responsible for receiving criticism, suggestions and complaints from those impacted by the rupture the Fundão dam and society in general, with the duty to act, in an impartial manner, to mediate conflicts between the involved parties.
COMPLIANCE
Executive Board
The Executive Board of the Renova Foundation is responsible for elaborating, proposing, facilitating and implementing the plans, programs and projects already approved by the Board of Governors and take on specific actions necessary to implement them, in addition to responding to the organization’s everyday activities.
Andre de Freitas
CEO
Forest Engineer graduated from USP, with over 13 years of experience at the helm of national and international non-profit organizations, such as Imaflora, Rabobank, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and SAN (Sustainable Agriculture Network). He has extensive experience in creating solutions, developing strategies and aligning in complex environments.
By establishing an organization dedicated exclusively to the repair process, a robust governance model was also created, with more than 70 entities present. The answers to each challenge are taken together, and no party involved has control over the decision.
The TTAC constituted the Interfederative Committee (CIF), a collegiate system that brings together representatives of public agencies and society and is led by Ibama. The CIF functions as an external and independent instance of the Renova Foundation, with the function of guiding, monitoring, following-up and enforcing the repair measures. It has eleven Technical Chambers, advisory bodies set up to assist the Interfederative Committee in carrying out its purpose.
In internal forums, the Board of Trustees – composed of representatives appointed by the CIF and Vale, BHP and Samarco companies – is responsible for approving the plans, programs and projects proposed by the Executive Board of the Renova Foundation.
The Advisory Council – comprised of representatives from affected communities, basin committees, Ibama and academic institutions – represents the society within the foundation. Its role is to offer an opinion on plans, programs and projects, in addition to indicating proposals for solutions to the damages caused by the collapse of the dam.
The internal governance also counts on the Fiscal Council, responsible for the activities of oversight of the management and evaluation of the accounts, verification of the conformity of the actions executed in accounting and financial terms.
In June 2018, a new commitment was signed, the Governance Conduct Adjustment Term (TAC), which incorporates the participation of those affected in all instances of the decision-making processes of the repair, improving the model of collective construction of solutions.
The Governance TAC establishes the creation of regional chambers and local commissions, which are being organized with the support of independent technical advisors and will represent the affected communities. Representatives of these chambers and committees will comprise the Interfederative
Committee, the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Council of the Renova Foundation.
From the beginning, the activities of the Renova Foundation are accompanied by the Public Ministry of Foundations of Minas Gerais State (MPMG), which ensures the fulfillment of the objectives and the operation of this disaster repair model, previously unheard in Brazil.
It is also necessary for society to play a fundamental role in directing and monitoring the actions of the organization. Therefore, as part of the Governance TAC, the Forum of Observers will be formed, an external body to the Renova Foundation composed of representatives of civil society, academy, people, peoples and traditional communities affected. It will aim to follow what is being done in the recovery of the places impacted by the collapse. It will also subsidize the Public Ministry of Foundations.
All remedial actions are verified by an independent external audit, which guarantees transparency in the monitoring and control of the investments conducted and the results achieved.
It is a complex governance, with about 400 people participating in a collegial process, with shared control among the various actors. Externally, a panel with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) was also set up to monitor the evolution of the scientific components of the process as a whole.