Descubre y comparte nuestro conocimiento público

Se han encontrado 5 recursos

Resultados de búsqueda

Tieguhong, J.C.Ingram, V.Schure, J.[Impacts of artisanal gold and diamond mining on livelihoods and the environment in the Sangha Tri-National Park landscape]Impacts of artisanal gold and diamond mining on livelihoods and the environment in the Sangha Tri-National Park landscape

This contribution examines the multiple impacts of artisanal mining in the high-biodiversity forest of the Congo Basin’s Sangha Tri-National Landscape (TNS), and proposes measures for improving livelihoods in the area. It was concluded from a literature review, interviews and site visits that: di...


Schure, J.Ingram, V.Tieguhong, J.C.Ndikumagenge, C.[Institutional aspects of artisanal mining in forest landscapes, western Congo Basin]Institutional aspects of artisanal mining in forest landscapes, western Congo Basin

This paper examines the institutional framework of artisanal mining in the forests of the Sangha Tri-National Landscape (TNS) in the Congo Basin. Artisanal miners in Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR) commonly make sacrifices to their god of diamonds, to improve fortunes. This study ...


Schure, J.Ingram, V.Tieguhong, J.C.Ndikumagenge, C.[Is the god of diamonds alone? The role of institutions in artisanal mining in forest landscapes, Congo Basin]Is the god of diamonds alone? The role of institutions in artisanal mining in forest landscapes, Congo Basin

While mineral exploitation can provide significant income and employment, it may negatively impact the environment, being ultimately detrimental to livelihoods in the long term. The consequences of mining are of concern in high value forest ecosystems such as the Sangha Tri-National (TNS) landsca...


Ingram, V.Tieguhong, J.C.Schure, J.Nkamgnia, E.M.Tadjuidje, M. H.[Where artisanal mines and forest meet: socio-economic and environmental impacts in the Congo Basin]Where artisanal mines and forest meet: socio-economic and environmental impacts in the Congo Basin

Gold and diamond mining constitute more than half of all mineral exploitation worldwide and an estimated 6 to 9 million artisanal miners are active in the gold and diamond sector. Africa hosts a third of the world’s natural mineral wealth, among which 65 percent of global diamond deposits. While ...


Schure, J.Ingram, V.[Impacts of Artisanal Gold and Diamond Mining on Livelihoods and the Environment in the Sangha Tri-National Park (TNS) Landscape]Impacts of Artisanal Gold and Diamond Mining on Livelihoods and the Environment in the Sangha Tri-National Park (TNS) Landscape

Selecciona los documentos para visualizarlos

Nombre del archivo Ver recurso