Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The University of Vermont
Publication Year:
2008
Publication Place
UNKNOWN
Physical Description:
180 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
36487
Legacy PEIN ID:
76494
General Notes
Available online
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Mining - Environmental risks - Fiji
Mining - Environmental Impact Assessment - Fiji
Abstract
Gold mining is often associated with positive economic benefits; however, it may also have negative impacts on the environment and human health. It is essential that communities understand the risks and benefits associated with mining, particularly in developing countries where there is often a lack of legislation governing the environmental performance of mining corporations. The perceptions of local people regarding the risks and benefits of mining may differ significantly from those of company representatives, policy makers, and the scientific community. Indeed, public concerns have sometimes been ignored or downplayed by those responsible for the implementation of environmental policies and practices. Examination of the complex social, economic, psychological, political, and cultural factors influencing risk perception in mining communities is thus important for successful risk communication and management.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The University of Vermont
Publication Year:
2008
Publication Place
UNKNOWN
Physical Description:
180 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
36487
Legacy PEIN ID:
76494
General Notes
Available online
Record Created: 30-Apr-2010
Record Modified: 23-Feb-2021