Biodiversity risk management in mining

Author(s)
Coeho de Araujo, Romana
Nogueira, Jorge Madeira
Martin, Paul
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
Mining not only generates economic growth but also environmental impacts that involve risks to biodiversity and vulnerable communities. This chapter discusses the limitations of governance processes in both Brazil and Australia that has led to contentious mines approval processes and mines oversight. The Bulga and Adani mine cases in Australia are examples of the contentious mines approval process, and the Mariana and Brumadinho disasters in Brazil provide examples of the consequences of poor mines oversight. The examples and further discussion in the chapter illustrate the ‘realpolitik’ of mines governance in both countries and that the implementation of legislation is often less than desired. Therefore there is a need for more robust governance arrangements.
Citation
Achieving Biodiversity Protection in Megadiverse Countries: A Comparative Assessment of Australia and Brazil, p. 47-66
ISBN
9780367265274
0367265273
9780429296239
9781000052275
9781000052367
9781000052459
0429296231
1000052273
1000052362
1000052451
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Language
en
Publisher
Routledge
Series
Routledge Studies in Biodiversity Politics and Management
Edition
1
Title
Biodiversity risk management in mining
Type of document
Book Chapter
Entity Type
Publication

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