Resource nexus perspectives in the Blue Economy of India: The case of sand mining in Kerala

Matovu, Baker; Brouwer, Floor; Bleischwitz, Raimund; Aljanabi, Firas; Alkoyak-Yildiz, Meltem

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2023.103617

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“…The mining industry is an important pillar in the economies of many countries, but this activity often has a negative impact on the environment and surrounding communities. This conflict can hinder the achievement of sustainable development goals (Matovu et al, 2024), which prioritize a balance between economic growth, environmental preservation and social justice. One of the negative impacts of mining conflicts is severe environmental damage.…”

Section: Negative Impact Of Mining Conflicts On Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mining Conflict and Sustainable Development: A Review of Case Studies and Theoretical Framework

Ilham Samanlangi,

Ramdan Yusuf,

Ilwandri

et al. 2024

IJEET

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Mining has significant impacts on the environment and communities. Conflicts often arise between mining companies, governments and local communities over issues such as evictions, environmental damage and pollution. These conflicts can hinder sustainable development efforts. This research aims to review the literature on mining conflicts and sustainable development. This research uses the literature review method. The literature reviewed includes scientific articles, books, and research reports. The results of this study conclude that mining conflicts can hinder sustainable development by causing social instability, environmental damage and investment barriers. To address these conflicts, we recommend an approach that involves all stakeholders, emphasises good governance, responsible environmental management, empowerment of local communities, and effective dispute resolution mechanisms

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Section: Negative Impact Of Mining Conflicts On Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mining Conflict and Sustainable Development: A Review of Case Studies and Theoretical Framework

Ilham Samanlangi,

Ramdan Yusuf,

Ilwandri

et al. 2024

IJEET

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“…A related study around urban wetland zones in Wakiso and Kampala such as along Lubigi further explained that eucalyptus farming is currently one of the main human drivers of the total change in wetland cover which has reduced from 96.3% in 2002 to 80.6% in 2018 [57]. Other related threats include increased charcoal burning and timber collection, for instance, from woodlands along seasonal wetlands such as in the Kyoga Catchment zones [45], and increased mining such as of sand [1], and clay for brick making affecting wetlands; especially at Lutoboka around Lake Victoria [17] and Nyamuriro [46]. Intentional human destruction of papyrus to capture sitatunga or harvest natural honey is also threatening biodiversity such as around Nyarungu swamp, in the Lake Bunyonyi area [51].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This could further be done using new adaptation approaches for shared resources such as the Collaborative Risk Informed Decision Analysis (CRIDA) as a new approach for specific wetland planning and adaptation options for shared wetland resources. Such a local process pathway has been recommended and applied in complex natural resource contexts with increasing pressures (human and environmental) to chart sustainable pathways for sustainable natural resource management, inclusion, and equity [1].…”

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“…Wetlands are crucial biodiversity hotspots that avail myriad ecological, social, and economic functions and values to threshold communities [1][2][3][4]. In sub-Saharan Africa, wetlands and wetland resources are a catchment to inland water bodies that provide water, food, and non-food resources that sustain livelihoods [5,6] thus creating positive synergies and nexuses that serve ecological and human livelihood benefits [7,8].…”

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Navigating through Complexity by Profiling the Main Threats to Sustainable Tropical Wetlands Management and Governance: A Case Study of Mityana District, Uganda

Matovu,

Sarfo,

Bbira

et al. 2024

Discov Environ

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Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that promote sustainable livelihood and biodiversity conservation, especially in tropical regions. However, recent studies have reported increasing threats to wetlands both environmental and human which threaten the provision and acquisition of several wetland benefits. Though there is recognition of the value of wetlands, in most local communities in Uganda; especially around the Lake Wamala region in Mityana district, there is still limited knowledge and research on the benefits of wetlands and the level of threat thus affecting wetland governance. This research addresses this gap by using participatory research to create a baseline inventory that could be used by wetland managers to identify the main wetlands threats to inform policy on how to develop participatory actions and local area-based management practices. The study was conducted in 14 sub-counties and a sample of 105 wetlands along the wetlands of Lake Wamala and River Mayanja wetlands system in Mityana District was captured. Study findings revealed increased human threats to wetlands especially in the River Mayanja seasonal wetlands zone. The increased effects of environmental threats such as climate change are also altering permanent wetlands along Lake Wamala. Our developed inventory based on local participants' perspectives revealed that since the level of damage to wetlands in Mityana especially the permanent wetlands is relatively low, a focus on developing new mapping, and a decentralized approach to wetland management that focuses on capacity building, development of wetlands action plans, increased support to local wetland authorities, and a system thinking approach in wetland threat identification and management could help in the regeneration of most wetlands zones.

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Examining the major barriers to women’s participation and employment in coastal activities of India’s blue economy: a systematic literature review

Baker,

Isaac,

Alkoyak-Yildiz

et al. 2024

Environ Dev Sustain

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Resource nexus perspectives in the Blue Economy of India: The case of sand mining in Kerala

Cited by 10 publications

References 46 publications

Mining Conflict and Sustainable Development: A Review of Case Studies and Theoretical Framework

Mining Conflict and Sustainable Development: A Review of Case Studies and Theoretical Framework

Navigating through Complexity by Profiling the Main Threats to Sustainable Tropical Wetlands Management and Governance: A Case Study of Mityana District, Uganda

Examining the major barriers to women’s participation and employment in coastal activities of India’s blue economy: a systematic literature review

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