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Building water quality and mining waste risk-reduction capabilities for indigenous communities

Led by Dr Stephen Edward, ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳-Birkbeck research on the hazards of mining wastes has resulted in improvements to water resource management in Bolivia and, in mining waste risk management in Chile.

Edwards

13 February 2023

International policy case study


Research title:ÌýBuilding water quality and mining waste risk-reduction capabilities for indigenous communities and government and non-government bodies in Bolivia and Chile
Faculty:Ìý×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Activity: Research
Policy type:ÌýInternational public health,ÌýInternational emergency or risk management
°ä´Ç³Ü²Ô³Ù°ù²â/¸é±ð²µ¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýLatin America
Policy partner:ÌýNon-UK National Governments (non-EU), FCDO/UK Government Overseas

Synopsis


×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳–Birkbeck research on the hazards of mining wastes has resulted in improvements to water resource management in Bolivia and, subsequently, in mining waste risk management in Chile. The work has benefitted indigenous communities, government and non-government bodies, and business, and has enhanced UK international relations in science and innovation.

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