COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO TOXIC WASTE SPILLS IN ZAMBIA

Name: COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO TOXIC WASTE SPILLS IN ZAMBIA
Brand: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
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By Sunday, Nguavese Josephine

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The book examines environmental stewardship and community relations in addressing toxic waste spills in Zambia's mining regions, focusing on the Kafue River spill. It investigates conflict occurrences related to mining activities, assesses causes and impacts on communities and mining companies, identifies community engagement strategies for conflict resolution, and evaluates their effectiveness. The study employs Conflict Theory, Social Atavistic Conflict Theory, and Stakeholder Theory, using surveys from affected communities. Findings reveal that mining companies' inadequate environmental practices and poor government oversight contribute to conflicts, causing health, livelihood, and ecological damage. Companies use dialogues and partnerships for community relations, but communities demand greater transparency, consultation, and remediation efforts. Recommendations include addressing conflict triggers, enhancing community awareness, improving relations strategies, reducing militarization, providing skills training, and fostering government cooperation for sustainable development.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 200
Release Date:: 2025-06-16
Publication Date:: 2025-06-16
Publisher:: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 620845137X
ISBN13:: 9786208451370
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 316 g
Height:: 150 cm
Width:: 220 cm
Thickness:: 12 cm

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