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Ebola's Effects on Food Security and the Environment (Part 1)

Ebola's Effects on Food Security and the Environment (Part 1)

, by Babar Turay

Looking into the consequences of Ebola for the miners/farmers of Sierra Leona.

The impacts of ebola on diamond mining in Liberia and efforts to remediate them

The impacts of ebola on diamond mining in Liberia and efforts to remediate them

, by Alfred Lahai Brownell and Francis K. Colee

An analysis of the economic impact of the outbreak and local efforts to remediate the consequences of ebola on mining communities

The Effect of Ebola on Education in Kono

The Effect of Ebola on Education in Kono

, by Babar Turay

Looking into the consequences of long-term school closures in Sierra Leone for students and schoolchildren during the Ebola epidemic.

Ebola could be the Spark for new violence in Post-Conflict West Africa

Ebola could be the Spark for new violence in Post-Conflict West Africa

, by Babar Turay

Sierra Leone has very high unemployment figures, particularly amongst youth. The World Bank estimates that around 60% of the country’s youth are unemployed, the highest rate in sub-Saharan West Africa.

When Society Resembles a Vast Jail House

When Society Resembles a Vast Jail House

, by Babar Turay

As the world experiences a Covid-19-related lockdown, we look back at what this meant for Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak.

Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: What do these mean for Mongolia?

Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: What do these mean for Mongolia?

, by Estelle Levin-Nally

Climate change and the failure of traditional livelihoods, economic transition and collapse, conflict, and high mineral prices have led to a doubling of the ASM population in fifteen years to a total of around 30 million worldwide.

Ebola, Diamonds and the Survival of the Kono People

Ebola, Diamonds and the Survival of the Kono People

, by Babar Turay

An analysis of the impact of the Ebola outbreak for ASM diamond miners in the Kono District of Sierra Leone.

Living in the Shadows of Ebola

Living in the Shadows of Ebola

, by Babar Turay

I awoke at 4:30am GMT and, like any normal day for me, I started the morning by offering prayers, and later listening to the news that bellowed through on the radio.

The Link between Artisanal Mining and Wildlife Poaching: A Look at Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

The Link between Artisanal Mining and Wildlife Poaching: A Look at Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

, by Norman Mukwakwami

Artisanal mining, which supports millions but poses environmental and legal challenges, has a concerning link to wildlife poaching, highlighting the importance of formalisation for sustainability.

Social and environmental impacts of gold mining in the Chocó rainforest

Social and environmental impacts of gold mining in the Chocó rainforest

, by Philipp Griedl

ASM research in Chocó rainforest reveals environmental threats. Solutions include responsible mining practices, formalization, and community engagement for sustainability.

Workshop Summary: ASM Impacts on Protected Areas and Critical Ecosystems in Madagascar

Workshop Summary: ASM Impacts on Protected Areas and Critical Ecosystems in Madagascar

, by Rupert Cook

Madagascar workshop discusses ASM's impact, governance. Recommendations aim to improve environmental, social factors, guide future ASM policies and programmes

Anti-Conflict Mineral Initiatives and the Green-Washing Phenomenon

Anti-Conflict Mineral Initiatives and the Green-Washing Phenomenon

, by Dr. Yolande Kyngdon-McKay

In March 2013, I spent several weeks working at the headquarters of Not For Sale, a California-based NGO that seeks to combat modern slavery around the world.

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