Evaluating the impact of small-scale mining on the achievement of the sustainable development goals in Guyana

Laing, Timothy; Moonsammy, Stephan

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2020.11.010

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“…Wellbeing involves enjoying the natural ecosystems with fewer of the aftereffects of mercury from anthropogenic activities. Moreover, the ASM proliferates vectors of tropical diseases in moist weather and settles transmission hubs of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (Laing & Moonsammy, 2021).…”

Section: Third Sdg: Good Health and Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The deterioration of watercourses due to the lack of waste and tailings management jeopardizes riverside communities and their households when the water flow rises. According to Laing & Moonsammy (2021, p. 154), the sector is the leading cause of deforestation, sedimentation in riverways, and mercury pollution. Thus, capacity‐building programs addressing the phase‐out of mercury must enforce the formalization of the entire extractive system.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to Sachs (2015, p. 3), SD “recommends a holistic framework, in which society aims for economic, social, and environmental goals.” The United Nations General Assembly (2015) provides a universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that contains 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. Recent studies of ASM are devoted to ascertaining whether these goals have been met in Sub‐Saharan Africa as a whole (Hilson & Maconachie, 2020), Tanzania (Kinyondo & Huggins, 2021; Pedersen et al, 2021), Guyana (Laing & Moonsammy, 2021), or Sierra Leone (Maconachie & Conteh, 2021). However, to the best of our knowledge, no development policy studies have examined the elimination of mercury in ASGM towards the achievement of the SDGs, or how achieving the SDGs could contribute to mercury elimination in ASGM.…”

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confidence: 99%

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How does eliminating mercury from artisanal and small‐scale gold mining lead to achieving sustainable development goals?

Lara‐Rodríguez

Fritz

2023

Natural Resources Forum

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Artisanal and small‐scale gold mining (ASGM) is the principal anthropogenic activity that globally contributes to overloading our environment with mercury. Although the Minamata Convention, led by the United Nations, is a crucial instrument to eliminate its use progressively, novel approaches to accelerate this difficult transition are welcome. This article proposes a framework for policy‐making or improvement, fostering the enforcement of mercury elimination through the lens of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on the excluded artisanal and small‐scale gold miners and their dependents. We move forward with a literature review of the Artisanal and Small Mining topic, taking each SDG as a unit of analysis. Understanding the problem as a puzzle of four sets of pieces, namely: (1) social, (2) environmental, (3) economic, and (4) institutional, the paper offers potential opportunities for the decision‐makers and practitioners to accelerate the substitution of this heavy metal and develop sustainable futures for the ASGM communities. We conclude by proposing a pragmatic framework that synthesizes the means, actions, and ends to accelerate a sustainable transition.

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How does eliminating mercury from artisanal and small‐scale gold mining lead to achieving sustainable development goals?

Lara‐Rodríguez

Fritz

2023

Natural Resources Forum

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“…Simultaneously, due to the nature of its economic objectives, mining is undeniably linked to the degradation of natural resources, harm to the natural environment, and a consequent decline in individual health [12], [13]. These repercussions affect ecosystems, communities, and miners alike, posing health risks not only to those directly involved but also to those residing in proximity to these operations [14]. Furthermore, research ndings have indicated that the release of toxic pollutants from coal mining activities can potentially pose substantial threats to human health [15].…”

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The Impact of Mining Activities on the Sleep Quality of Adjacent Residential Areas (Case Study: Gold Mine)

Farnia,

Dehghani,

Khajevandi

et al. 2024

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Sleep, as a complex neural state, is crucial for restoring the body's energy levels and encouraging rest. Few studies have investigated the effects of mining on mental health, especially on the quality of sleep in residential areas near mines. This study seeks to identify these effects and consequences as thoroughly as possible. External physical factors can influence sleep patterns, leading to disturbances that manifest as sleep disorders. Sleep disorders are prevalent clinical issues, adversely affecting overall health, safety, and quality of life by disrupting natural sleep patterns. Inadequate or non-restorative sleep can disrupt normal physical, mental, social, and emotional functioning. The primary approach to addressing sleep disorders involves identifying their root causes and dealing with the associated conditions. This study explores sleep disorders arising from mining activities, focusing on the impact of explosions on residents near gold mines in Iran. Conducted over one month, the research aimed to assess sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. After collecting data through this standardized questionnaire, analysis was conducted using SPSS26 and Mplus softwares. Results from the questionnaire analysis revealed that 72.5% of individuals residing in the mining area reported experiencing sleep disorders. Significant differences in PSQI indices between men and women were identified, suggesting that women in the studied rural area perceived mining activities as significantly impacting their sleep quality and daily functioning. Furthermore, no significant differences were observed in sleep quality indices between singles and married participants, except for the use of sleep-inducing medications among employed and unemployed groups in the study community. Noteworthy, many workers, particularly those from the rural male population employed in mining, face various harmful factors such as explosions and noise, potentially contributing to the impact of mining on residents in the area. The study results can inform the development of effective strategies to mitigate the negative consequences of mining.

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“…Schratzberger et al (2019) identified the interactions between and within ecological and socioeconomic benefits of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) to help marine planners and managers make informed decisions. Laing and Moonsammy (2021) argued that the economic benefit of small-scale mining in Guyana should be weighed against social and ecological benefits to achieve sustainable development. Consequently, the relationships and interactions among economic, social, and ecological benefits need to be studied to explore the optimal resource utilization mode.…”

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Coupling Coordination Analysis of Natural Resource Utilization Benefits in Beijing From 1978 to 2018

Yin

Zhao²,

Liu³

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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With the acceleration of economic and social development, the demand for natural resources has increased. To realize the sustainable utilization of natural resources (SUNRs), it is necessary to seek ways to improve natural resource utilization benefits (NRUBs) and promote the coordinated development of economic, social, and ecological benefits. This study explores the coupling coordination relationships of NRUBs in Beijing from 1978 to 2018 and analyzes the influencing factors. We first establish a comprehensive evaluation index system covering economic, social, and ecological benefits to quantify NRUBs. Then, a coupling coordination degree (CCD) model is applied to reveal the evolution characteristics of the coupling coordination relationships among the NRUB system. Finally, the main factors affecting the coordinated development of NRUBs are identified through gray relational analysis (GRA). Three main results are found: 1) from 1978 to 2018, the economic, social, ecological, and comprehensive benefits all have been significantly improved, although with some fluctuations. 2) The coupling coordination relationships of NRUBs show upward trends during the study period, and their coordination types transform from imbalance to coordination. 3) Urbanization, industrial structure, technology innovation, economic development, and environmental awareness all have significant impacts on the coupling coordination relationships of NRUBs. Measures such as transformation of the economic development mode, improvement of public facilities, construction of spiritual culture, ecological protection, and technological innovation need to be recognized to achieve coordinated development. This study can provide a reference for other comprehensive evaluations of natural resources and the formulation of natural resource utilization policies.

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Evaluating the impact of small-scale mining on the achievement of the sustainable development goals in Guyana

Cited by 38 publications

References 70 publications

How does eliminating mercury from artisanal and small‐scale gold mining lead to achieving sustainable development goals?

How does eliminating mercury from artisanal and small‐scale gold mining lead to achieving sustainable development goals?

The Impact of Mining Activities on the Sleep Quality of Adjacent Residential Areas (Case Study: Gold Mine)

Coupling Coordination Analysis of Natural Resource Utilization Benefits in Beijing From 1978 to 2018

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